If you like long masculine names with history, Geronimo may be an ideal option. This name of Greek origin has a very special meaning and a close relationship with the Catholic Church.
Keep reading this paraBaby article and discover what the true meaning of the name Geronimo is , its origin, etymology, personality, saints, variations, popularity…, and many more details. Geronimo is a boy’s name .
What does Geronimo mean?
Geronimo is a masculine name that means “he of the sacred name” , it comes from the Greek name Hieronymos.
Origin of the name Geronimo
The origin of the name Geronimo is Greek , it comes from the term Ἱερώνυμος (Hierốnymos), which is composed of ερός (hierόs), which means “sacred” , and ὄνομα (ónoma), which means “name” . Hence, its meaning of “he of the sacred name”.
The most famous character in history who has borne this name is Saint Jerome or Jerome of Estridon. He was considered Latin Father and Father the Church. Commissioned by Pope Damasus I, he translated the Bible from Hebrew and Greek into Latin (The Vulgate). This version was declared in 1546 by the Catholic Church as the only official and authentic version of the Bible for the Latin Church. Check out more at our blog.
Geronimo was also the name of a prominent Bendoke Apache soldier who fought against the Mexican and American army for the northern territory of Mexico between 1858 and 1886.
Diminutives and variations of the name Geronimo
The most used diminutive of the name Geronimo is Gero.
As variations, in Spanish, we find the name Gerónimo written with “j”: Jerónimo.
The name Geronimo in other languages
- English: Jerome, Jerry
- Inglés: Jerome
- German: Hieronymus
- Italian: Gerolamo, Girolamo
- Portuguese: Jerome
- Ancient Greek: Hieronyms, Hieronymus
- Croatian: Jere, Jeko, Jeronim
- Dutch: Jeroen
- Finns: Roni
Personality of the name Geronimo
Men named Geronimo are reserved, pleasant, and sensitive. They know how to adapt well to any situation and understand very well the needs of all those around them.
In the field of family and friendship, those who know him well know that he is a person with a great sense of humor and always ready to have fun and have a good time. He is also very persuasive and persevering, it is difficult for him to change his opinions even when they show him that he is not right.
At work, you like power and in higher positions you can become a bit authoritarian. He performs well in physical jobs but also in those that demand creativity and interpretation.
In love, he is sometimes a bit jealous and possessive of his partner. He is also very passionate and likes to surprise his partner with new adventures and experiences.
Celebrities with the name Geronimo
- Gerónimo Rauch: Argentine actor and singer born in Buenos Aires.
- Gerónimo Rulli: Argentine professional soccer player who is a goalkeeper for the Spanish team Real Sociedad.
- Gerónimo de Alderete: was a Spanish conquistador appointed Governor of Chile by the King of Spain.
- Geronimo Barbadillo: Peruvian ex-soccer player.
- Geronimo Allison: American football player for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL).
Saint Geronimo’s Day
Saint Geronimo’s day is September 30.
Numerology Of The Name Geronimo
According to numerology, the number associated with the name of Geronimo is 9.
Popularity of the first name Geronimo
According to the National Institute of Statistics (INE), there are a total of 796 men named Gerónimo in Spain with an average age of 51.3 years. This masculine name is more common in the following Spanish provinces:
- Almeria
- Murcia
- Albacete
- Jaén
