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Girolamo

jee-roh-LAH-moh

Letters8
Syllables4
OriginItalian

The Story of Girolamo

A name steeped in intellectual tradition, carrying the gravitas of sacred knowledge and enduring resilience.

Girolamo is the Italian rendition of Jerome, tracing back to the Greek 'Hieronymos,' meaning 'sacred name.' This name has been borne by scholars and spiritual leaders throughout Italian history, notably Girolamo Savonarola.

You see your son as a thoughtful, analytical mind, capable of deep introspection and unwavering loyalty. This name suggests a resilient spirit, one who approaches life with a philosophical depth and a quiet strength.

What It Means

Italian form of Jerome, derived from Greek 'Hieronymos' meaning 'sacred name'.

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Girolamo Savonarola

    Italian religious reformer and preacher in Florence.

Personality Traits

IntellectualLoyalAnalyticalResilientPhilosophical

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Peak Year

#7 in 1974

Total Births

74

First Recorded

1920

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