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BoyPronounced English /nɪ.ˈɹaɪ.ə/

Neriah

A name meaning "lamp of Yahweh".

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Neriah is a boy name meaning "lamp of Yahweh".

Pronunciation: English /nɪ.ˈɹaɪ.ə/.

GenderBoy
Meaninglamp of Yahweh
PronunciationEnglish /nɪ.ˈɹaɪ.ə/

Meaning and history

The name means "lamp of Yahweh " in Hebrew, from נֵר ( ner ) meaning "lamp, light" and יָהּ ( yah ) referring to the Hebrew God. This is the name of the father of Baruch in the Old Testament.

Notes and context

Usage: biblical | Ancient Hebrew: נֵרִיָה