Jerónimo (name) facts for kids

Jeronimo or Jerónimo is a popular name in Portugal and Spain. It is the Portuguese and Spanish way of saying "Jerome".

This name has been used by many interesting people throughout history, both as a surname (family name) and a given name (first name).

People with Jeronimo as a Surname

Sometimes, Jeronimo is a family name. Here are a few people who have Jeronimo as their last name:

• Tonicha Jeronimo (born 1977) is a British actress. She has appeared in TV shows and movies.
• Vlademir Jeronimo Barreto (born 1979) is a Brazilian footballer. He plays soccer professionally.
• Claudemir Jerônimo Barreto (born 1981), also known as Cacau, is a Brazilian-born German footballer. He played for the German national team.

People with Jeronimo as a Given Name

Many people have Jeronimo as their first name. These individuals come from different countries and have done many different things:

• Jerónimo de Alderete (1518–1556) was a Spanish explorer and soldier. He traveled to new lands in the Americas.
• Jerónimo Amione (born 1990) is a Mexican footballer. He plays as a forward for his team.
• Jerónimo de Azevedo (1560–1625) was a Portuguese nobleman. He held important positions in the Portuguese government.
• Jerónimo Barrales (born 1987) is an Argentinian footballer. He plays as a striker.
• Jerónimo Fernandes de Cabrera Bobadilla y Mendoza was a Spanish nobleman. He served as a Viceroy of Peru, which means he was like a governor for the King of Spain.
• Agustín Jerónimo de Iturbide y Huarte (1807–1866) was the son of Agustín I, the first Emperor of Mexico.
• Jeronimo Gomez (born 1976) is an American musician. He is known for his guitar playing.
• Jerónimo Lobo (1595–1678) was a Portuguese Jesuit missionary. He traveled to Ethiopia to share his faith.
• Jerónimo Saavedra (born 1936) is a Spanish politician. He has held important roles in the Spanish government.
• Jerónimo de Sousa (born 1944) is a Portuguese politician. He has been a leader of a political party in Portugal.
• Jerônimo de Sousa Monteiro (1870–1933) was a Brazilian politician. He served as a governor in Brazil.
• Jerónimo Morales Neumann (born 1986) is an Argentinian footballer. He plays as a forward.
• Jerónimo Treviño (1835–1914) was a Mexican general and governor. He played a role in Mexican history.
• Jerónimo Zurita y Castro (1512–1580) was a Spanish historian. He wrote important books about the history of Spain.

People with Jeronimo as an Artistic Name

Sometimes, people use Jeronimo as a stage name or artistic name.

• Jerónimo (Alberto Pedro Gonzales) is an artist from Argentina.

See also

• Geronimo (disambiguation)
• Hieronymus (disambiguation)
• Saint Jerome (disambiguation)
• San Geronimo (disambiguation)
• San Jerónimo (disambiguation)