Jeremiah as a name

Jeremiah is a male given name of Hebrew origin. In the Hebrew language, the name is written as יִרְמְיָהוּ (Yirməyāhū), which means “Yahweh has uplifted” or “Yahweh will exalt.”

The name Jeremiah is most commonly associated with the Biblical prophet of the same name. In the Bible, Jeremiah is known for his prophecies, messages of warning and calls for repentance to the people of Judah and Jerusalem.

In modern times, the name Jeremiah is still used as a given name for boys, although it is not as popular as it was in the past. Some famous people named Jeremiah include musician Jeremiah Fraites (from the band The Lumineers), actor Jeremiah O’Connell, and American football player Jeremiah Trotter.

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