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Jez

Short form of Jeremy, from Hebrew Yirmeyahu: "God exalts".

Meaning and origin

Jez is a clipped form of Jeremy, the Hebrew prophet's name in English, used informally in British speech and increasingly as a standalone name.

How to pronounce Jez

English (US)JEZ /dʒɛz/

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