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Jeremiah name meaning
First Name
202k
in the U.S.
since 1880
202k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
2k
in the U.S.
in 2010
2k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Jeremiah mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Jeremiah
User Submitted Origins
Hebrew
65%
English
29%
American
6%
User Submitted Meanings
- 2 people from Uganda and the United States agree the name Jeremiah is of American / Hebrew origin and means "God will exalt".
- 2 submissions from Zambia and the United States agree the name Jeremiah means "Exalt of God" and is of Hebrew origin.
- A user from Sweden says the name Jeremiah means "'god will exalt' (god will rise)".
- According to 2 people from Texas, U.S., the name Jeremiah is of Hebrew origin and means "Appointed by God".
- A user from Tennessee, U.S. says the name Jeremiah means "Something about god".
- According to a user from the United Kingdom, the name Jeremiah means "Yahweh will exalt".
- A submission from the United States says the name Jeremiah means "Jeremiah is a biblical name meaning 'to exalt' or 'exalted one'".
- According to a user from Texas, U.S., the name Jeremiah means "'Saint Jeremiah' was a Christian prophet from the Hebrew Bible".
- A user from Virginia, U.S. says the name Jeremiah is of American origin and means "Handsome like real handsome, adorable pretty beautiful he is everything you can have".
- A user from Florida, U.S. says the name Jeremiah means "To exhalt the Lord".
International Interest
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Other Dictionary Sources
- A book in the Old Testament containing the oracles of the prophet Jeremiah
- (Old Testament) an Israelite prophet who is remembered for his angry lamentations (jeremiads) about the wickedness of his people (circa 626-587 BC)
Wiktionary
From Latin Jeremias, from Ancient Greek Ἰερεμίας (Ieremías), from Hebrew יִרְמְיָה (yirm'yá, “Jeremiah”, literally “Yahweh exalt”).
- (Abrahamic religions) An ancient prophet, the author of the Book of Jeremiah, and of the Lamentations.
- (biblical) A book of the Old Testament of Bible, and of the Tanakh.
- A male given name from Hebrew of biblical origin.
- A person who is pessimistic about the present and foresees a calamitous future; a prophet of doom.
Notable Persons Named Jeremiah
Notable Persons Named Jeremiah
Jerry O'Connell
Jerry O'Connell is an actor, screenwriter, producer, and director. He was most active from 1986 to present. Jerry was given the name Jeremiah O'Connell on February 17th, 1974 in Manhattan, New York City, U.S.
Jeremiah
Jeremiah is a prophet. Jeremiah was born as the child of Hilkiah in Anathoth.
Jeremy Davis
Jeremy Davis is a musician. He plays Bass guitar, Fender Jazz Bass, and Gibson Grabber. He was most active from 2004 to present. Jeremy was given the name Jeremiah Clayton Davis on February 8th, 1985 in Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.
Jeremiah Wright
Jeremiah was given the name Jeremiah Alvesta Wright, Jr. on September 22nd, 1941 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
Jerry Harrison
Jerry Harrison is a new wave music, indie pop, rock, roll, and art rock musician. He has been prominent since 1971. Jerry was given the name Jeremiah Griffin Harrison on February 21st, 1949 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin United States.
Jeremiah Tower
Jeremiah Tower is a chef.
- Jeremiah DentonOffice Holder
- Jermaine PaulSinger-songwriter
- Jeremiah BrandrethStocking Maker
- Jeremiah DixonScientist
- Jeremiah O'Donovan RossaMilitary Person
- Jeremiah Riggs
- Jeremiah TrotterAmerican Football Player
- Jeremiah Black6th United States Supreme Court Reporter of Decisions
- Jeremiah Horrocks
- Jeremiah AttaochuAthlete
- Jeremiah HaralsonCongressman
- Jeremiah SirlesFootball Player
- Jeremiah MasseyBasketball Player
- Jeremiah GeorgeAthlete
Notable Persons With the Last Name Jeremiah
Notable Persons With the Last Name Jeremiah
Jeremiah
Jeremiah is a prophet. Jeremiah was born as the child of Hilkiah in Anathoth.
Andrea Jeremiah
Andrea Jeremiah is an actress, singer, musician, voice actress, dancer, actor, singing, voice acting, dance, and voice actressanddancer. She was most prominent from 2005 to present. Andrea was born Andrea Jeremiah on December 21st, 1985 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
David Jeremiah
David Jeremiah is a pastor and author. David was given the name David Paul Jeremiah on February 13th, 1941 in Toledo, Ohio, United States.
David E. Jeremiah
David E. Jeremiah is an investment banking. His military service ended in 1994.
Keba Jeremiah
Keba Jeremiah is an acoustic music, jazz, rock music, contemporary r&b, blues rock, funk, gospel music, pop music, contemporary worship music, and world music musician. He plays Acoustic guitar, keyboards, Bass guitar, drums, electric Bass, electric guitar, piano, Keyboard instrument, Drum kit, and Electric upright bass. He was most prominent from 2008 to present. Keba was given the name Keba Jeremiah Arul on October 18th, 0086 in Al Karama, Dubai. Keba is also known as Keba and Keba Jeremiah.
Daniel Jeremiah
Daniel was born on December 5th, 1977 in El Cajon, California.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Jeremiah | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 46.30% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 32.24% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 5.26% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.98% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 9.06% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 4.18% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Jeremiah
People with the last name Jeremiah are most frequently White or African American