Jeremiel first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Jeremiel has been for the last 9 years (from 2011 to 2019) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Jeremiel

A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "mercy or compassion of God".

Popularity of Jeremiel by gender

Based on the last 9 years of data, Jeremiel is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2019, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Jeremiel.

Year Male Count Female Count
2019 6 0
2011 5 0

The history of the first name Jeremiel

The name Jeremiel has its origins rooted in Hebrew language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Hebrew words "Jerem" meaning "to be exalted" and "El" meaning "God," thus signifying "exaltation of God" or "God's exaltation."

In religious texts, Jeremiel is mentioned as an archangel in the apocryphal Book of Enoch, which is believed to have been written between the 3rd century BC and the 1st century AD. The name is also found in other ancient Hebrew mystical texts, such as the Zohar and the Sefer Raziel HaMalakh.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jeremiel dates back to the 6th century AD, when it was used by a Coptic Christian monk and scholar from Egypt. In the 12th century, Jeremiel was the name of a French nobleman and crusader who participated in the Third Crusade.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jeremiel. Jeremiel ben Solomon (1330-1400) was a celebrated Jewish philosopher and commentator who lived in Provence, France. Jeremiel Campisius (1537-1611) was a German humanist scholar and professor of rhetoric at the University of Leipzig.

In the 17th century, Jeremiel Deschamps (1640-1692) was a French playwright and poet who contributed to the development of French classical theater. Jeremiel Bentham (1748-1832) was an English philosopher, jurist, and social reformer, known as the founder of modern utilitarianism.

More recently, Jeremiel Novinsky (1898-1983) was a Brazilian architect and urban planner who played a significant role in shaping the modern landscape of São Paulo.

While the name Jeremiel has been used across various cultures and time periods, it remains relatively uncommon in many parts of the world today. Nonetheless, its rich history and symbolic meaning continue to captivate those interested in the study of names and their origins.

Data source

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