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Eremias

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Pronounced eh-reh-MEE-as /ˌɛr.ɛˈmiː.æs/Medium

Meaning: Eremias is a Greek and Latin form of the Hebrew Jeremiah (Yirmeyahu), 'the LORD will raise up' or 'appointed by God.' Jeremiah is a major prophet of the Hebrew Bible. The Eremias form is used in Greek, Ethiopian and Eastern traditions.Medium

In 30 seconds: A prophet's name: Eremias, a Greek form of Jeremiah, means 'the LORD will raise up' (said 'eh-reh-MEE-as').

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Origin MediumGreek, Hebrew

MeaningEremias is a Greek and Latin form of the Hebrew Jeremiah (Yirmeyahu), 'the LORD will raise up' or 'appointed by God.' Jeremiah is a major prophet of the Hebrew Bible. The Eremias form is used in Greek, Ethiopian and Eastern traditions.

U.S. rank (2024)#12820 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 12

History & Origin

Eremias is the Greek and Latin form of the Hebrew Jeremiah, 'the LORD will raise up.' Jeremiah is a major prophet of scripture; the Eremias spelling appears in Greek, Ethiopian and Eastern Christian use. Rich, prophetic heritage (said 'eh-reh-MEE-as').

In the U.S. it is rare. Rare, biblical, and flowing.

Did you know? Eremias is the Greek form of Jeremiah — the weeping prophet — carrying 'the LORD will raise up,' used in Greek and Ethiopian traditions, noted here with its roots (said 'eh-reh-MEE-as').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Eremias — Greek/Latin form of Jeremiah; 'the LORD will raise up'

Variations

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Nicknames

EreMias

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eremias mean?

Eremias is a Greek and Latin form of Jeremiah, meaning 'the LORD will raise up.'

How do you pronounce Eremias?

It's said eh-reh-MEE-as /ˌɛr.ɛˈmiː.æs/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Eremias a boy or girl name?

Eremias is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Eremias?

Eremias is a rare name in the U.S.