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Jeremy is an Anglo-Saxon English-language masculine name, deriving from various translations and interpretations as the anglicized and diminutive form of the Hebrew given name Jeremiah, a major prophet of the Old Testament known for his prophecies of judgment and hope. As such, the name "Jeremy" means "appointed by God" or "God will uplift." The actual name "Jeremy" subsequently only appears in the Bible in New Testament Christian scripture in the King James Version (KJV) translations of both Matthew 2:17 and Matthew 27:9.
appointed by God
A boy name with 3 syllables. Currently considered rare.
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Jeremy is a given name of Hebrew origin, deriving from the Hebrew name 'Yirmeyah' or 'Jeremiah,' meaning 'God will exalt' or 'appointed by God.' It has been a popular name in English-speaking countries for centuries, often associated with biblical figures, most notably the prophet Jeremiah.
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