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Jeremi
Jeremi The prophetic heritage of Jeremiah gives Jeremi a melancholic depth — the name of someone appointed to speak difficult truths that others prefer not to hear. In Polish history the name was borne by Prince Jeremi Wiśniowiecki, a legendary military commander, adding martial heroism to the prophetic dimension.
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