Girolamo

Girolamo is the Italian variant of the name Hieronymus and carries the meaning "holy name" or, more freely interpreted, "the one with a holy name." The name has its origins in the Greek Hīerṓnumos and is composed of the ancient Greek words hieros for "holy" and onoma for "name."

What does the name Girolamo mean?

Girolamo is an Italian derivation of the name Hieronymus and means "holy name" or more freely translated "the one with a holy name." The roots of the name lie in the Greek Hīerṓnumos and in the ancient Greek elements hieros, meaning "holy," and onoma, meaning "name." In the Middle Ages, the name was especially popular. Notable bearers of this name include the Italian composer Girolamo Frescobaldi (1583–1643) and the Dominican reformer Girolamo Savonarola (1452–1498). Other Italian variants of Hieronymus include Gerolamo and Geronimo. International variants include Jeronimo (Spanish, Portuguese), Jerome (English, French), and Jeroen (Dutch).

Where does the name Girolamo come from?

The name Girolamo has ancient Greek roots and means "holy name" or "the one with a holy name." The word components consist of the ancient Greek terms hieros, meaning "holy," and onoma, meaning "name." The language is Italian.

How do you pronounce Girolamo?

The pronunciation of Girolamo is four syllables and fluid. In German pronunciation, it is usually rendered as "Gi-ro-la-mo" [dʒiroˈlaːmo]. This pronunciation creates a harmonious and even sound movement. The "l" provides a gentle connection, while the "o" at the end elegantly rounds off the name. As a result, Girolamo appears sonorous, soft, and of Italian character.

When is the name day of Girolamo?

The name day for Girolamo is celebrated on September 30 to commemorate Saint Hieronymus.

Popularity

In Germany, Girolamo is a rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th in the list of the most common male baby names. Its highest placement was in 2012 at rank 2,386. In the last ten years, Girolamo has been given as a first name approximately 10 times, placing it at 6,380th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,934th.

Famous people

• Alessandro Girolamo Sozzini (Italian writer)
• Giovanni Girolamo Saccheri (philosopher from Italy)
• Girolamo Bonsignori (Italian painter)
• Girolamo Brusaferro (Italian painter)
• Girolamo Comi (painter from Italy)
• Girolamo Conestaggio (American scholar)
• Girolamo Da Carpi (painter from Italy)
• Girolamo Danti (painter from Italy)
• Girolamo Del Pacchia (painter from Italy)
• Girolamo Del Prato (Italian stonemason)
• Girolamo Della Robbia (Italian stonemason)
• Girolamo Di Benvenuto (Italian painter)
• Girolamo Di Corregio (Italian cardinal)
• Girolamo Fantini (trumpeter from Italy)
• Girolamo Gatti (Italian painter)
• Girolamo Marchesi da Cotignola (Italian painter)
• Girolamo Marini (Italian architect)
• Girolamo Nicolo Laurenti (American violinist)
• Girolamo Recanati Capodiferro (Italian cardinal)
• Girolamo Riminaldi (Italian painter)