ירמיהו
Jeremiah is a male given name in Hebrew, rendered as ירמיהו.
The phrase is used as a male given name.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Did you know?
- In Hebrew grammar, the name is constructed using a third-person singular masculine verb. This means the name is not just a label, but an active declaration of a future action.
- The name ירמיהו ends with a suffix that is a contraction of the divine name of God used in ancient Hebrew. This structure is a common way to form names that reference the deity.
- In Hebrew tradition, ירמיהו is associated with the 'Weeping Prophet' due to the sorrowful tone of the biblical Book of Jeremiah.
Examples in context
- האם ירמיהו הוא חבר שלך?ha'im yeremiyahu hu haver shelkha?Is Jeremiah your friend?
- אני מכיר ילד בשם ירמיהו.ani makir yeled beshem yeremiyahu.I know a boy named Jeremiah.
Example conversation
Noa is asking Itai about a mutual friend.
- נועה Noaאיפה ירמיהו?Eifo Yermiyahu?Where is Jeremiah?
- איתי Itayהוא הולך לסופר.Hu holekh lakesuper.He is going to the supermarket.
- נועה Noaירמיהו חזר מהעבודה?Yermiyahu hazar meha'avoda?Did Jeremiah return from work?
- איתי Itayכן, הוא חזר לפני שעה.Ken, hu hazar lifnei sha'a.Yes, he returned an hour ago.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ירמיהו, CC BY-SA 4.0.
