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Hieronymus

Hieronymus, in English pronounced or, is the Latin form of the Ancient Greek name Ἱερώνυμος (Hierṓnymos), meaning 'with a sacred name'. It corresponds to the English given name Jerome.

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Hieronymus
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MeaningSacred name
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Related namesGeronimo, Girolamo, Jerónimo

Hieronymus, in English pronounced /hˈrɒnɪməs/ or /həˈrɒnɪməs/, is the Latin form of the Ancient Greek name Ἱερώνυμος (Hierṓnymos), meaning 'with a sacred name'. It corresponds to the English given name Jerome.

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