Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:Of Jeremiah; The lord exalts; God will uplift
Yirmeyahu is a traditional Hebrew form of Jeremiah, meaning "the Lord exalts" or "God will uplift." It pays tribute to one of the Old Testament’s major prophets, who spent forty years delivering messages from God to Judah. Jeremiah called upon worshippers to dispel false worship and prepare for the Messiah's return. His powerful words of wisdom inspired many popular variants of the name, such as English Jeremy and Irish Diarmaid. With the name Yirmeyahu, all who behold your little angel will be in awe of their divine beauty!
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