Find out how popular the first name Jerahmeel has been for the last 1 years (from 2019 to 2019) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jerahmeel by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Jerahmeel is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2019, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Jerahmeel.

The history of the first name Jerahmeel

The name Jerahmeel has its origins in the Hebrew language. It is a biblical name mentioned in the Old Testament of the Bible. The name is derived from the Hebrew words "yerahmeel" which means "God has compassion" or "God pities."

Jerahmeel was the name of a son of Hezron, who was a descendant of Judah, according to the Book of Chronicles in the Bible. In the Book of Jeremiah, Jerahmeel is mentioned as a place name, likely referring to a town or region named after the person.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Jerahmeel can be found in the Bible, specifically in 1 Chronicles 2:25-26, which mentions Jerahmeel as the son of Hezron. The name also appears in Jeremiah 36:26 as a place name.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Jerahmeel. One of the most famous was Jerahmeel ben Solomon (1510-1585), a prominent Jewish scholar and Rabbi from Safed, Palestine. He is known for his works on Jewish law and philosophy.

Another notable figure was Jerahmeel ben Isaac (12th century), a Jewish scholar from Spain who wrote commentaries on the Torah and other Jewish texts. He was a student of the renowned Jewish philosopher, Maimonides.

In the 17th century, Jerahmeel ben Moses Polovtser (1640-1720) was a Ukrainian-born Jewish scholar and kabbalist who lived in Poland and Lithuania. He wrote extensively on Jewish mysticism and the Kabbalah.

Jerahmeel ben Samuel (16th century) was a Jewish physician and scholar from Italy who wrote on medicine and Jewish law.

Jerahmeel ben Isaac Bassola (14th century) was a Jewish scholar and poet from Italy who wrote Hebrew poetry and works on Jewish law.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Jerahmeel. While the name has Hebrew origins and biblical references, it has been used across various Jewish communities and cultures over the centuries.

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