Jeremiah
Meaning of Jeremiah
Jeremiah is a strong, timeless male name of Hebrew origin, meaning "appointed by God." The name is deeply rooted in biblical history, most notably associated with the prophet Jeremiah who authored the Book of Jeremiah and Lamentations in the Old Testament. Known for its enduring appeal, Jeremiah has been used steadily throughout history, peaking in popularity in the United States around 2010-2017. It remains a beloved choice among parents today. A charming variation of this name is Jeremy. The English pronunciation for Jeremiah is jə-RY-migh-uh (/dʒəˈraɪ.maj.ə/). From religious significance to historical usage, Jeremiah carries a certain gravitas that continues to resonate with many parents-to-be.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as juh-RY-migh-uh (/dʒəˈraɪ.maj.ə/)
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Notable People Named Jeremiah
| Jeremiah Andrew Denton Jr. was a prominent American politician, military officer, and former U.S. Senator from Alabama, known for his service in the Vietnam War and being the first popularly elected Republican Senator in Alabama. |
| Jeremiah Horrocks, also known as Jeremiah Horrox, was an English astronomer who made significant contributions to our understanding of celestial motion and gravitational interaction. |
| Jeremiah Anderson was an American abolitionist who fought alongside John Brown and James Montgomery in the struggle against slavery, ultimately participating in the raid on Harpers Ferry. |
| Jeremiah Trotter is a former NFL linebacker who played 12 seasons and was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in 1998. |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah is a standout American football linebacker for the Cleveland Browns, known for his impressive college career at Notre Dame and his accolades as a senior in 2020. |
| Jeremiah Moss, also known as Griffin Hansbury, is a multi-talented American poet, writer, psychoanalyst, social worker, and social critic, best known for his blog Jeremiah's Vanishing New York. |
| Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin is the founder and head prophet of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry (CMDM) in Nigeria, established on 3 April 2010. |
| Jeremiah Trotter Jr. is an American football linebacker who played college football at Clemson and is the son of former NFL linebacker Jeremiah Trotter. |
| Jeremiah S. Hess was a Democratic politician who represented Northampton County in the Pennsylvania Senate for the 18th district. |
| Jeremiah Milbank was a successful American businessman, known for co-founding the New York Condensed Milk Company and being a member of the executive committee of the Board of Directors for the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway. |
| Jeremiah Moon is an American football linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens of the NFL, known for his college career at Florida. |
| Jeremiah J. Hamilton was a multi-talented individual who was known for his roles as a school founder, carpenter, political organizer, and legislator in Texas. |
| Jeremiah Daniel Sheehan was an Irish nationalist politician who served as a Member of Parliament for East Kerry from 1885 to 1895. |
| Jeremiah Dunham Botkin was a U.S. Representative from Kansas. |
| Jeremiah Joseph O'Keefe IV was an American politician and businessman. |
