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JérômeChristian Male Biblical name meaning

Exalted name of the Lord

Pronunciation: JAY-rohm

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Name
Jérôme
Meaning
Exalted name of the Lord
Origin
Biblical
Religion
Christian
Language
English, Greek, Latin, Hebrew
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
JAY-rohm
Lucky Number
37
37
Lucky Number
Thursday
Lucky Day
Biblical
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Jérôme mean?

Jérôme is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Exalted name of the Lord". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: JAY-rohm. Lucky number: 37. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Greek

Greek is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

Ἱεροнімός

ὁ ὀνομαζόμενος Ἱεροнімός - Ἱερός + ὀνομαζόμενος

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

JAY-rohm

IPA

/dʒeɪˈroʊm/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Biblical

Language Usage

EnglishHebrewGreekLatin

Religion

Christian Name Context

Jérôme is listed as a christian male name with Biblical origin. Its meaning is Exalted name of the Lord. Category: Saint.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

37

Lucky Day

Thursday

Lucky Colors

YellowRed

Lucky Stone

Turquoise

Life Path Number

22

Numerology meaning: People with the name Jerome are determined, hardworking, and independent. They have a strong sense of duty and are often leaders.

Personality

Personality Traits

FaithfulLoyalC = CourageousH = Humble

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Carrier of the Lord's name

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

Jerome is a Christian name that honors the accomplishments of Saint Jerome, who was known for his significant contribution to the Christian faith with his translation of the Bible into Latin, known as the Vulgate, which served as the standard version of the Latin Bible throughout Europe for centuries. It is a name that symbolizes the importance of scripture and learning in Christian tradition.
Jerome represents the commitment to study and understand the scriptures deeply and the importance of sharing one's knowledge and wisdom with others. As a Christian name, Jerome carries a spiritual significance that encourages its bearer to pursue intellectual growth and to use his or her knowledge in service to the Lord and fellow believers. It is a name that embodies the ideals of dedicating oneself to the study of the Word and maintaining a firm commitment to the Christian community.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Jérôme was a prominent Christian scholar and priest in the late 4th and early 5th century. The name Jérôme carried significant spiritual weight in that era.

Late 4th to early 5th century

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Jerome Flynn (Game of Thrones)Jerome Boateng (Footballer)

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Jérôme

a masculine given name derived from the Hebrew name Jerem, meaning 'appointed by God' or 'exalted'

🇮🇱Hebrew

יְרֹאֵם

השֵם יְרֹאֵם - פְּעל יָרָה + עֵם - עַם

🇬🇷Greek

Ἱεροнімός

ὁ ὀνομαζόμενος Ἱεροнімός - Ἱερός + ὀνομαζόμενος

🇮🇹Latin

Hieronymus

nominativus Hieronymus - Hieros + Onoma

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