What is the short name for Jeremiah?
What is the short name for Jeremiah?
Jeremiah (/ˌdʒɛrɪˈmaɪ.ə/ JERR-im-EYE-ə) is a male given name meaning “Yhwh will raise”, and having its origin in ancient Hebrew. Jeremias is a form that it takes in some Romance languages….Jeremiah (given name)
| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Word/name | Ancient Hebrew |
| Meaning | “Yhwh will raise” |
| Other names | |
| Nickname(s) | Jem, Jer, Jez, Jerry, Jare, Jere |
What are nicknames for Jeremy?
Jeremy
- Origin: Hebrew. Meaning: “the Lord exalts” variant of Jeremiah.
- Best Nicknames: Jem, Jemmie, Jemmy, Jere, Jerry.
- Variations and Sound Alikes: Jeramee, Jeramey, Jeramie, Jeramy, Jereme, Jeremie, Jeromy.
- Jeremy TV and Movie Quotes: “When did Jeremy Gilbert get so cute?”
- Famous people named Jeremy or its variations.
Is Jeremiah a popular name?
Jeremiah is the number seventy most popular boys name in the US, according to 2019 Social Security Administration data. It has been consistently popular, only recently losing its spot from the top 60. Jeremiah has been in the top 70 since 2006. However, it is the 20th most popular name on FamilyEducation.com.
What does Jeremiah mean in Greek?
From the Hebrew name יִרְמְיָהוּ (Yirmiyahu) meaning “YAHWEH will exalt”, from the roots רוּם (rum) meaning “to exalt” and יָה (yah) referring to the Hebrew God. This is the name of one of the major prophets of the Old Testament, the author of the Book of Jeremiah and the Book of Lamentations (supposedly).
Why the book of Jeremiah is so important?
Jeremiah contains a considerable amount of material of a biographical and historical nature in addition to the prophet’s own words. This material is especially valuable because it reveals the personality of the prophet more clearly than any of the other prophetic books reveal their writers’ personalities.
How old was Jeremiah when God called?
approximately 17
Who is the oldest prophet in the Bible?
Methuselah
Who was the 1st prophet?
Adam