The origin of the name Jeremy is Hebrew
This is how Jeremy is written in Hebrew:
Ἰερεμίας = Ieremias
The biblical meaning of the name Jeremy is whom Jehovah has appointed.
Jeremy was the son of Hilkiah of the priests that were in Anathoth. He was called very young to the prophetic office, and prophesied 42 years.
The name Jeremy appears in the bible in the following verses:
Matthew 2:17 KJV
Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying,
Matthew 16:14 KJV
And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets.
Matthew 27:9 KJV
Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying, And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of him that was valued, whom they of the children of Israel did value;
