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Yirmi is a short and powerful Hebrew name that serves as a modern abbreviation of the sublime biblical name Yirmiyahu (Jeremiah). This name carries profound emotional and cultural weight, combining ancient spiritual strength with contemporary Israeli simplicity. The name is composed of two linguistic elements: "yarim" meaning to lift, elevate, or raise, and "Yah" which is one of the names of God in Hebrew. The full meaning of the name is "God will elevate" or "The Lord will exalt," expressing a prayer and hope that the Almighty will elevate the bearer of the name and grant him high spiritual and moral standing. Historically, the name is inseparably connected to the figure of Jeremiah the Prophet, one of the greatest prophets of Israel who was active during a turbulent and decisive period in Jewish history - the final days of the First Temple period. Jeremiah was the prophet of pain and rebuke, who prophesied the destruction of Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile, but also spoke of hope for future redemption. His character symbolizes spiritual courage, loyalty to truth even at great personal cost, and deep love for the people and the land. Though rejected and persecuted during his lifetime, Jeremiah became one of the most revered and influential figures in Jewish tradition. The name Yirmi, as a shortened modern version, maintains this deep spiritual connection while giving it a gentler and more accessible expression. In practical and direct Israeli culture, Yirmi has become particularly popular among families seeking a name with deep biblical meaning but without the formality of the full name. The name radiates warmth, closeness, and simplicity while preserving spiritual and traditional depth. Bearers of the name Yirmi are often perceived as straightforward, authentic individuals with quiet inner strength. The name conveys a sense of someone connected to their roots, traditional values, and faith, yet also open to modernity and contemporary life. It is a name that perfectly balances the sacred and the mundane, tradition and innovation, past and future - just as the prophet Jeremiah himself balanced rebuke with consolation, pain with hope.

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Yirmi | Yermi | Irmi | Jirmi

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Jeremiah 1:4-5 - Then the word of the Lord came unto me, saying: Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee, and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee; I have appointed thee a prophet unto the nations

In Kabbalah, the name Yirmi carries the energy of spiritual elevation and connection to the divine will. The name expresses the ability to see beyond the material and face challenges with courage and faith. The name carries a frequency of prophecy, inner wisdom, and deep connection to the sacred sources of the nation.

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Yirmi Kaplan - Israeli actor | Yirmi Amir - former soccer player | Yirmi Pincus - artist and musician | Yirmi Wolfson - attorney and public figure

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