The baby name Hieronymous is a boy name, 5 syllables long and is pronounced "huh-RAH-nuh-muhs".
Hieronymous is Greek in Origin.
Hieronymous is a masculine name of Greek origin, meaning "sacred name" or "holy name". The name is derived from the Greek words "hieros" meaning "sacred" and "onoma" meaning "name". It is a name that has been used since ancient times and has been associated with various saints and religious figures throughout history.
The most famous bearer of the name is Hieronymus Bosch, a Dutch painter from the 15th and 16th centuries known for his surreal and fantastical depictions of religious themes. The name has also been used in literature, with the character Hieronymous Karl Friedrich von Munchausen appearing in the 1785 book "Baron Munchausen's Narrative of his Marvellous Travels and Campaigns in Russia".
The pronunciation of Hieronymous is hi-uh-ron-uh-muhs, with the emphasis on the second syllable. The name is not very common and may be considered unusual or unique. It is typically given to boys, although it could be used for girls as well. The name is composed of two Greek words, "hieros" meaning "sacred" and "onoma" meaning "name", which together create a powerful and meaningful name for those who bear it.