Etymology

Jerome

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Today it means: A male given name from Ancient Greek. Full definition →

Ancient Greek Ἱερώνυμος
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromἹερώνυμος
  2. English todayJerome

From the Old French vernacular form of the saint's name Hieronymus, from Ancient Greek Ἱερώνυμος (Hierṓnumos). Doublet of Geronimo and Hieronymus.

Words from the same roots

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