Jeremia

Jeremia is a masculine given name used in several languages as a form of Jeremiah. It is encountered in contexts where the biblical name Jeremiah is rendered with a local spelling, and it appears in various translations and traditions of Christian and Jewish texts. The name functions as a standard given name in modern times, particularly within European and multilingual communities.

Origin and meaning: Jeremia derives from the Hebrew Yirmeyahu, commonly interpreted as meaning “Yahweh will exalt” or “the Lord lifts up.” As a form of Jeremiah, it carries the same religious and historical associations embedded in the biblical tradition.

Biblical context: In translations where the prophet Jeremiah is rendered as Jeremia, the figure remains the same major prophetic personality of the Hebrew Bible. Jeremiah is traditionally described as a prophet who addressed the kingdom of Judah during the late 7th and early 6th centuries BCE, warning of calamity while urging repentance and offering messages of hope and restoration. The Book of Jeremiah and the Book of Lamentations are the primary biblical sources associated with his life and teachings.

Modern usage: Beyond its biblical roots, Jeremia is used as a given name in various language communities, often alongside related forms of Jeremiah such as Jeremias in some regions. The name is typically masculine and is chosen for cultural, religious, or familial reasons.

See also: Jeremiah.