Jared

/ˈdʒɛərd/ noun

Definition

A proper name for males, meaning 'he descended' in Hebrew; made famous through various celebrities and characters.

Etymology

From Hebrew 'Yared' meaning 'to descend,' used biblically (Jared was an ancestor of Noah). The name became common in English through religious tradition and has remained popular across cultures.

Kelly Says

Jared Leto famously gained and lost 25 pounds for movie roles, pushing what we thought was possible—it made people realize that dedication to craft can be almost superhuman, though maybe not always healthy!

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