God's Gift
Pronunciation: yer-NEY
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Jernej is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "God's Gift". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: yer-NEY. Lucky number: 5. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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Ιερνέ
υποκείμενος, πτωτός
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
yer-NEY
IPA
/jɛrˈnɛj/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
5
Lucky Day
Thursday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Emerald
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
St. Jernej (Jerome) was a prominent early Christian scholar and priest who translated the Bible from Greek and Hebrew into Latin. He is considered a Doctor of the Church. His translation, the Vulgate, was the dominant Latin text used in the Western Church for centuries.
Late 4th to early 5th century
St. Jernej (George) was a 16th-century Slavic saint from the Carpathian Mountains. He is known for his devotion to the faith and his protection of the poor and the downtrodden. His feast day is celebrated on March 31.
16th century
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Jernej
descending, flowing down
ירני
הוא יורד, נחל, או מי יורד
Ιερνέ
υποκείμενος, πτωτός
Jernej
descendit, fluere
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