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Jemuel
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The first name Jemuel, also spelled Yemuel (יְמוּאֵל), has its origin in the Bible.
What does the name Jemuel mean?
Jemuel, or Yemuel, translates to 'the day of God'. This name is composed of the Ancient Hebrew elements yowm (יוֹם), meaning 'day', and 'el (אֵל), meaning 'God'. In biblical tradition, Jemuel is the grandson of Jacob and the son of Simeon.
Where does the name Jemuel come from?
Jemuel is a masculine first name whose roots lie in Ancient Hebrew and carries the meaning 'the day of God'. The origin is defined by the word parts yowm (יוֹם) for 'day' and 'el (אֵל) for 'God'. It belongs to the biblical name tradition.
How do you pronounce Jemuel?
Dschä-muel
Popularity
In Germany, Jemuel is a rather rare name. In 2023, it ranked 5,488th among the most common male first names. The best ranking was achieved in 2012 with 3,479th place. In the past ten years, Jemuel has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it 5,210th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it holds the 5,330th position.
Nicknames & pet names
Jamal / Jem / Jemu
Frequently asked questions about the name Jemuel
What does the name Jemuel mean?
Jemuel means 'the day of God' and is composed of the Ancient Hebrew elements yowm for 'day' and 'el for 'God'.
Where does the name Jemuel come from?
The name Jemuel has its roots in Ancient Hebrew and belongs to biblical tradition, where it is mentioned in the scriptures as the grandson of Jacob.
How popular is the name Jemuel?
Jemuel is a rare but traditional name, especially valued in religious contexts, but less common outside of these circles.