Hieronymus

heer-ON-ee-mos
German variation of Jerome
"sacred name"
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Hieronymus Origin and Meaning

The name Hieronymus is a boy's name of German origin meaning "sacred name".

This cognate of Jerome (of all things), familiar via the Dutch painter of fantastical scenes, H. Bosch, would appeal only to the most audacious, intrepid, attention-seeking baby namer. It is, however, still used in Germany, especially in Catholic Bavaria and in the north German Rhineland.

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Famous People Named Hieronymus

  • Hieronymus Bosch
    Dutch painter
  • Hieronymus Fabricius
    pioneering anatomist and surgeon
  • Hieronymus Cock
    Flemish print publisher
  • Hieronymus von Colloredo
    Prince,Bishop of Gurk and Salzburg

The name Hieronymus in Pop Culture

  • Hieronymus "Harry" Bosch
    character in detective novels by Michael Connelly
  • Coran Hieronymus Wimbleton Smythe
    character in the Netflix animated series "Voltron: Legendary Defender"

International Variations of the name Hieronymus

  • Hieronymos
    Greek
  • Heronim
    Polish
  • Hieronimos
    Polish
  • Geronimo
    Native American

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