Jereth
Meaning of Jereth
Jereth (pronounced JEH-reth) is a modern, gently adventurous name, believed to be a creative fusion of the Hebrew “Jared” (“he descends” or “he rules”) and the Celtic “Gareth” (“gentle strength”), weaving together two rich linguistic tapestries much like a deftly spun Kashmiri shawl. In pop-culture echo, its older cousin “Jareth” lent mystique to the 1980s cult film Labyrinth, giving Jereth an airy touch of fantasy without wandering too far from everyday wearability. Though only a handful of American parents—six in 1988, spiking again to ten in 2023—have chosen it each year, those numbers hint at exclusivity rather than obscurity, the way a single saffron strand perfumes an entire biryani. With its crisp consonants and soft finish, Jereth carries both steadiness and charm, suiting a boy who may one day balance logic and imagination, perhaps smiling at the gentle irony that a “rare” name can make him instantly memorable.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as JEH-reth (/dʒɛˈrɛθ/)
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