Origin and Meaning of Jerahmeel

God will have mercy

Origin: Hebrew - The name Jerahmeel is derived from the Hebrew name Yirmeyahu, with elements ‘yerach’ meaning ‘moon’ or ‘to have mercy’ and ‘el’ meaning ‘God’.

• Jerahmeel is a biblical name that appears in the Old Testament, particularly linked to a descendant of Judah.
• In Jewish tradition, Jerahmeel is sometimes associated with compassion and mercy, reflecting its meaning in spiritual contexts.
• Notable bearers include Jerahmeel, a biblical character mentioned in 1 Chronicles and the book of Jeremiah, and various theologians and scholars who have explored biblical names.
• Jerahmeel is relatively uncommon as a given name today, but it has seen sporadic use, especially among those interested in biblical names.
• Related names and variations include Jeremiel, Yirmiyahu, and even the more common Jeremiah.