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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Holy name
- Origin
- Greek (via Latin)
- Pronunciation
- hy-er-ON-ih-mus
Hieronymus (hy-er-ON-ih-mus) is a Greek name that came into English by way of Latin, and it means "holy name." It's a long, formal, four-syllable name with real presence, so it suits parents who like names that sound substantial rather than soft.
Meaning & Origin of Hieronymus
Meaning: Holy name.
Origin: Greek (via Latin).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Hieronymus
hy-er-ON-ih-musIPA /ˌhaɪəˈrɒnɪməs/
Popularity of Hieronymus
Hieronymus does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Hieronymus mean?
Holy name. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Hieronymus?
Hieronymus is pronounced hy-er-ON-ih-mus (IPA: /ˌhaɪəˈrɒnɪməs/).
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