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Jere

ˈje.re
ˈd͡ʒɛɹ.i
Overview

Gender

masculine

Origin

Categories

bluegrass musicians
currently out of the US top 1000
Eurovision 2023
My Summer Car characters
vaudevillians
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
57/100
youthful80%
informal100%
common80%
natural65%
wholesome120%
strong80%
rough80%
strange65%
simple100%

Meaning & Etymology

Jere is a versatile name with multiple origins and meanings. In Finnish, it is a diminutive of Jeremias, often used independently. In Croatian, it serves as a diminutive of Jeronim. In English, it can be a diminutive of Jerald or Jeremiah. The name carries a sense of familiarity and endearment across these cultures.

Etymology

Original Form:

Jeremias, Jeronim, Jerald, Jeremiah

Evolution:

The name Jere has evolved from its original forms through diminutive usage in Finnish, Croatian, and English cultures. It has maintained its simplicity and affectionate connotation throughout its evol...

Source:

Finnish, Croatian, English naming traditions

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Feminine Form

Ermias

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