Gerolamo

Gerolamo is the Italian variant of the name Hieronymus. The origin of this name traces back to the Greek Hīerṓnumos, where the ancient Greek terms hieros for 'holy' and onoma for 'name' are combined. The meaning can be interpreted as 'holy name' or 'one who bears a holy name'.

What does the name Gerolamo mean?

The name Gerolamo is an Italian derivation of Hieronymus, which comes from the Greek Hīerṓnumos. The ancient Greek words hieros, meaning 'holy', and onoma, meaning 'name', form the basis. Thus, the name is associated with 'holy name' or 'one who bears a holy name'. Other Italian variants of Hieronymus include Geronimo and Girolamo. International alternatives are Jeronimo (Spanish, Portuguese), Jerome (English, French), and Jeroen (Dutch).

Where does the name Gerolamo come from?

The name Gerolamo has its roots in ancient Greek and means 'holy name' or 'one who bears a holy name'. The components consist of the ancient Greek hieros for 'holy' and onoma for 'name'. The language from which the name originates is Italian.

How do you pronounce Gerolamo?

The pronunciation of Gerolamo is four syllables and has a melodic character. In German, the name is typically pronounced as 'Ge-ro-la-mo' [dʒeʁoˈlaːmo], which gives it a fluid, rhythmically structured sound quality. The 'l' provides a gentle connection, while the final 'o' harmoniously rounds off the name. Overall, Gerolamo conveys a lively and elegant impression – soft, sonorous, and strongly Italian in character.

When is the name day of Gerolamo?

The name day of Gerolamo is celebrated on September 30, in honor of Saint Jerome.

Popularity

In Germany, Gerolamo is a rather rare first name. In 2016, it reached the 4,252nd place in the ranking of the most popular names for boys. In the last ten years, the name has been given fewer than ten times, placing it at 8,008th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, Gerolamo ranks 9,767th.

Famous people

• Gerolamo Cardano (mathematician)
• Gerolamo Cassar (Maltese architect)
• Gerolamo Forabosco (Italian painter)
• Gerolamo Giovenone (Italian painter)
• Gerolamo Induno (Italian painter)
• Gerolamo Marquese d'Andrea (Italian cardinal)
• Gerolamo Mengozzi Colonna (Italian painter)
• Gerolamo Pesci (Italian Baroque painter)
• Gerolamo Piola Piola (Baroque painter from Italy)
• Gerolamo Quaglia (Italian wrestler)
• Gerolamo Radice (football referee)
• Gerolamo Rovetta (Italian novelist)
• Gerolamo Sersale (Italian astronomer)
• Gerolamo Theodoli (Italian architect)