Jarome

Jarome is a rare masculine first name, predominantly used in the USA and Canada as an alternative spelling of Jerome, an English form of the Greek Hieronymus (Ἱερώνυμος). Translated, the name means "the one with the holy name."

What does the name Jarome mean?

Jarome, a masculine first name, is a rare American and Canadian spelling of Jerome, which in turn derives from Hieronymus (Ἱερώνυμος). The name is directly translated as "the one with the holy name" and has its roots in Ancient Greek. It consists of the elements hierós (ἱερός), meaning "supernatural," "holy," or "consecrated," and ónoma (ὄνομᾰ), meaning "the name." Additionally, Jarome is also considered a variant of Jarom, a biblical name referring to a prophet from the Book of Mormon, who is regarded as the son of Enos and the father of Omni. Other variants include Jeronimo, Jeronimus, Jerom, Gerome, Geronimo, Girolamo, Hieronymos, Hieronimus, and Hieronim.

Where does the name Jarome come from?

Jarome is a masculine first name with Ancient Greek roots that carries the meaning "the one with the holy name." The components consist of hierós (ἱερός) for "supernatural," "holy," or "consecrated" and ónoma (ὄνομᾰ) for "the name." The name is used in American and Canadian contexts.

How do you pronounce Jarome?

Ja-rom, where 'Ja' is pronounced like in 'January' and 'rom' like in 'Roman.'

When is the name day of Jarome?

The name day for Jarome is celebrated on February 8 and September 30.

Popularity

In Germany, Jarome is a rather rare first name. In 2014, it ranked 3,829th on the list of the most popular masculine names. Its highest ranking was 2,204th in 2010. Between 2010 and 2024, Jarome was given as a first name in Germany about 20 times, placing it at 6,325th. In the last ten years, no child has received this name.

Famous people

• Jarome Iginla (Canadian ice hockey player)