"Jerusha" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From Hebrew ירושה. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|he|ירושה}} Hebrew ירושה Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Jerusha
  1. A female given name from Hebrew.
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