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Jeremiyah
Jeremiyah Pronunciation
Jeremiyah is pronounced jair-ə-MY-ah /ˌdʒɛr.əˈmaɪ.ɑ/Medium
Meaning: -iy- spelling of Jeremiah — from Hebrew Yirmeyahu, 'the Lord exalts; appointed/raised up by God'Medium
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History & Origin
Jeremiyah is an -iy- spelling of Jeremiah — from Hebrew Yirmeyahu, 'the Lord exalts; appointed, raised up by God'. The great prophet Jeremiah, the 'weeping prophet' of the Book of Jeremiah and Lamentations. A strong, devout, modern name; the -iy- styling personalizes it (said 'jair-ə-MY-ah'; nickname Jay, Remy).
It registers thinly beside Jeremiah. Rare, the-Lord-exalts at the root, and devout.
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How do you pronounce Jeremiyah?
Jeremiyah is pronounced jair-ə-MY-ah (/ˌdʒɛr.əˈmaɪ.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Jeremiyah said aloud.
How do you say Jeremiyah?
Jeremiyah is said jair-ə-MY-ah (/ˌdʒɛr.əˈmaɪ.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Jeremiyah said aloud.
What does the name Jeremiyah mean?
Jeremiyah spells Jeremiah — Hebrew 'the Lord exalts; appointed by God'.
Is Jeremiyah a boy or girl name?
Jeremiyah is a boy's name.
How popular is Jeremiyah?
Jeremiyah is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Jeremiah is more common.