City of peace
Derived from the Hebrew Yerushalayim, the name is traditionally interpreted as 'foundation of peace' or 'heritage of peace.' It refers to the ancient holy city in Israel, central to the three major Abrahamic religions. As a given name, it serves as a spiritual and geographic place-name, symbolizing unity and sacred history.
About 11 boys were named Jerusalem in 2025.
The personification of the city in the prophetic books · The Bible
A character representing the soul's liberation · Jerusalem by William Blake
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
