Jerome

Je-rome · proper_noun

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Definitions

proper_noun

  1. 1.

    A masculine given name of Greek origin.

  2. 2.

    A place name in various locations, notably Jerome, Arizona.

Related words

See also: jerry

Etymology

From Greek Hieronymos, meaning "sacred name," composed of hieros ("sacred") + onoma ("name"). The name was popularized by Saint Jerome (c. 347-420), a Church Father and biblical translator.