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Jeremi represents the Polish variant of the name Jeremia or Jeremias and carries the meaning 'God elevates' or 'God is exalted'. This meaning originates from the Ancient Hebrew name Jirmejahu (jirməjāhû) as well as the Ancient Hebrew terms jāh, which means 'JHWH (Hebrew name of God)', and rwm, which means 'to be exalted'.
What does the name Jeremi mean?
Jeremi is the Polish variant of the name Jeremia or Jeremias and means 'God elevates' or 'God is exalted'. The roots of this meaning can be found in the Ancient Hebrew original name Jirmejahu (jirməjāhû) as well as in the Ancient Hebrew words jāh, which stands for 'JHWH (Hebrew name of God)', and rwm, which means 'to be exalted'. In Poland, there is another form of Jeremia, Jeremiasz. Additionally, there are international variants of the name, including Jeremiah, Jeremy, and Jerry (English), Geremia (Italian), Jeremie (French), as well as Jarmo, Jarno, and Jorma (Finnish) and Dermot and Diarmaid (Irish) as well as Ermias (Amharic).
Where does the name Jeremi come from?
The name Jeremi has Ancient Hebrew roots and means 'God elevates' or 'God is exalted'. The components of the word consist of jāh, which means JHWH, the Hebrew name of God, and rwm, which means 'to be exalted'. The name is particularly used in Polish.
How do you pronounce Jeremi?
Je-re-mi
When is the name day of Jeremi?
The name days for Jeremi are February 16, May 1, and June 7.
Popularity
In Germany, Jeremi is a fairly common first name. In 2023, it ranked 3,780th on the list of the most common male first names. Jeremi achieved its best ranking in 2014 with 2,076th place. Over the last ten years, the name has been given about 50 times, placing it 3,586th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,575th.
Nicknames & pet names
Jerry
Similar first names
Famous people
- Jeremi Cockram (British actor)
- Jeremi Johnson (American football player from the USA)
- Jeremi Przybora (actor from Poland)
- Jeremi Richardson (American musician)
- Jeremi Wasiutynski (Polish astronomer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Jeremi
What is the origin of the name Jeremi?
Jeremi has Ancient Hebrew roots and is the Polish variant of the name Jeremia. It is primarily used in the Polish-speaking region.
What does the name Jeremi mean?
Jeremi means 'God elevates' or 'God is exalted'. The meaning derives from the Ancient Hebrew words for JHWH and 'to be exalted'.
How popular is the name Jeremi?
Jeremi enjoys a certain popularity in the Polish region, but is less widespread internationally than its variants like Jeremiah or Jeremy.