Name Jeremiah Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Jeremiah

Jeremiah is a ♂ boy’s name.

What is the origin of the name Jeremiah?

Jeremiah is a biblical name and derived from the Hebrew name Yirməyāhū (יִרְמְיָהוּ). He was one of the major prophets of the Old Testament.

What does the name Jeremiah mean?

Jeremiah means “Yahweh will exalt” or “Yahweh will raise” (from Hebrew “rum/רוּם” = to exalt/to raise + “yah/יָה” = referring to the Hebrew God).

Pronunciation of Jeremiah

Variants of the name Jeremiah