Name meaning
Meir
means “one who shines”
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Israeli, Jewish
- Spellings
- Meir · Mayer · Meyer
- Say it
- meh-EER
- Letters
- 4
Researched meaning
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Meir comes from the Hebrew for one who gives light or shines. Rabbi Meir was a great 2nd-century sage of the Mishnah.
Roots
From Hebrew mēʾîr (shining).
Where it is used
Mayer and Meyer are related.
Meir name FAQ
What does the name Meir mean?
Meir means “one who shines”. From Hebrew mēʾîr (shining).
Where does the name Meir come from?
Meir is of Hebrew origin. Today it is used in Israeli, Jewish families.
How do you pronounce Meir?
Meir is usually pronounced meh-EER.
Is Meir a boy's or a girl's name?
Meir is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Meir?
Related spellings and forms include Mayer, Meyer.
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Sources
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