Jemuel
day of God (Hebrew)
Jemuel is a biblical / english boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 460, with 14,526 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
day of God (Hebrew)
Derived from the biblical Hebrew name Yemu'el. In the Philippines, it is used primarily as a modern Christian masculine name, often chosen for its traditional biblical resonance alongside names like Lemuel and Samuel.
Jemuel is a Hebrew name from the Old Testament (Genesis 46:10, referring to a son of Simeon). In the Philippines, it became familiar through Protestant and Christian naming traditions and English Bible translations.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly shortened to Jem, Jhem, or Muel. Frequently used as a standalone first name or paired in compound names (e.g., Jemuel John, Mark Jemuel).
Related forms
- Yemuel Hebrew
Would your family give Jemuel?
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Jemuel with common surname pairs
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How do I use Jemuel with two Filipino surnames?
Jemuel is the given name. The full name is Jemuel + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Jemuel a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Jemuel is number 460, with 14,526 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.