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Origin and Meaning of the Name Neriya

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Origin:	Hebrew


Meaning:	Burning light of God


Pronunciation:	(neh ree yah) [Guide]

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Neriya is the combination of two words - 'ner' meaning "burning light, candle" and 'yah' meaning "God". Hence the meaning "candle of God or light of God".
This is the name of the father of Baruch, mentioned in the Book of Jeremiah of the Hebrew Bible.