Jeremiah Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Jeremiah Name at a Glance

Name	Jeremiah
Meaning	May Jehovah exalt. Exalted of the Lord. Jeremiah was a 7th century prophet and the author of the book of Lamentations in the Old Testament. Used commonly in Ireland.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Jeremiah Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Jeremiah means “May Jehovah exalt. Exalted of the Lord. Jeremiah was a 7th century prophet and the author of the book of Lamentations in the Old Testament. Used commonly in Ireland”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Jeremiah Name Origin

Our database records Jeremiah under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Jeremiah a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Jeremiah is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Jeremiah

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