Jeremiel

Etymology

Jeremiel is the Latin and English form of a name that appears in the apocryphal book of 2 Esdras (also known as 4 Ezra). It is derived from the Hebrew name Jerahmeel (Yeraḥmeʾel), which means "God will have pity" — from the root raḥam ("to pity") and ʾel ("God"). In the Latin sources, the name appears as Hieremihel, and Jeremiel is sometimes used interchangeably with Remiel or Uriel in different manuscript traditions.

Notable Bearers and Significance

Jeremiel is named as an archangel in certain versions of 2 Esdras (chapter 4, verse 36). The book is considered canonical by the Ethiopian Orthodox Church and is included among the Apocrypha in Lutheran and Anglican Bibles. In the passage, the angel Jeremiel (or Uriel) responds to Ezra's questions about divine judgment. The name thus carries associations with mercy and heavenly revelation. Among related names, Remiel appears as a variant in Biblical usage.

Key Facts

• Meaning: "God will have pity"
• Origin: Hebrew, via Latin Hieremihel
• Type: Archangel name from apocryphal scripture
• Usage Regions: Judeo-Christian-Islamic tradition, English Bible (Apocrypha)