Description:
The name Haremeredy derives from the Arabic word haram meaning 'forbidden' or 'restricted.' In medieval times, this was the name of a wealthy family from the city of Haram in Yemen. The name was also borne by a saint, Haremeredy of Yemen, who is venerated in the Coptic Orthodox Church. The name has also been adopted in Europe by various families of Sephardic Jewish descent. In the United States, the name is most commonly found in the Jewish communities of New York and Los Angeles. The name is also used by Christians of Armenian and Greek descent.
