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Jerome

“sacred name”

About the name Jerome

Jerome is a name of Greek origin, derived from the word ‘hieronymos’, meaning ‘sacred name’. It has been widely used in Christian contexts, notably associated with Saint Jerome, a prominent early church scholar and translator of the Bible into Latin (the Vulgate).

Meaning
sacred name
Origin
Greek
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
je-ROHM(2 syl.)

Variants and spellings

  • Gerome

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Middle names for Jerome

  • Jerome James
  • Jerome Alexander
  • Jerome Michael
  • Jerome David
  • Jerome Eli

Questions about Jerome

What does Jerome mean?
Jerome is a Greek name meaning "sacred name".
How do you pronounce Jerome?
Jerome is pronounced je-ROHM, with emphasis on the second syllable.
What are variants of Jerome?
Variants of Jerome include Gerome.

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