Jerome
From Greek Hieronymos: "sacred name", derived from hieros (sacred) and onyma (name).
Meaning and origin
Jerome derives from the Greek name Ἱερώνυμος (Hieronymos), composed of hieros (sacred) and onyma (name).
How to pronounce Jerome
| English (US) | juh-ROHM /dʒəˈroʊm/ |
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