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Jeremy

JEHR-ih-mee

Jeremy (name) means a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, the English form of Jeremiah, meaning "God will exalt.". Example: “Jeremy took over the family business.”

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A masculine given name of Hebrew origin, the English form of Jeremiah, meaning "God will exalt."
"Jeremy took over the family business."

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Etymology

From Hebrew Yirmeyahu, meaning "Yahweh will exalt."

Origin: Hebrew

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “Jeremy” mean?

The word “Jeremy” means a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, the English form of Jeremiah, meaning "God will exalt.".

How do you pronounce “Jeremy”?

“Jeremy” is pronounced JEHR-ih-mee (/ˈd͡ʒɛɹ.mi/ in IPA).

How do you use “Jeremy” in a sentence?

Here is “Jeremy” used in a sentence: “Jeremy took over the family business.”

What part of speech is “Jeremy”?

“Jeremy” is a name.

Where does the word “Jeremy” come from?

The word “Jeremy” comes from Hebrew. From Hebrew Yirmeyahu, meaning "Yahweh will exalt.".

Is “Jeremy” a common word?

“Jeremy” is a fairly common word in modern English.

What is the origin and meaning of the name Jeremy?

Jeremy is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin and the English form of Jeremiah, traditionally meaning "God will exalt." It has long served as an everyday alternative to the longer biblical name.

What is the difference between Jeremy and Jeremiah?

They share the same Hebrew root, but Jeremiah is the fuller, more traditional biblical form, while Jeremy is the shorter, anglicised version commonly used as a given name. Both carry the meaning "God will exalt."

Is Jeremy a masculine or feminine name?

Jeremy is a masculine given name. The related biblical form Jeremiah is also masculine.

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