Jair
He enlightens, he shines
Biblical, Hebrew
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Jair
“He enlightens, he shines”
Name Details & Attributes
About this name
Jair is a Hebrew name meaning he enlightens, from the word for light. Bearers in the Bible include a descendant of Manasseh and Jair the Gileadite, who judged Israel for twenty-two years.
It means "He enlightens, he shines." Jair has Biblical and Hebrew origins. Jair has a popularity score of 40 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue. It is pronounced yah-EER. Its listed personality traits are Bright and Warm. It has 2 syllables and 4 letters. Related names in the catalogue include Jairus, Yair and Mordecai.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jair mean?
The name Jair means "He enlightens, he shines."
What origin is the name Jair?
Jair has Biblical and Hebrew origins.
Is Jair a boy or girl name?
Jair is traditionally a boy's name.
How do you pronounce Jair?
Jair is pronounced yah-EER.
Is Jair popular?
Jair has a popularity score of 40 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue.
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