Meir

Boy's name

Meir is a Hebrew name meaning "giving light" or "enlightening." It is derived from the Hebrew word "me'ir," which means "to illuminate" or "to shine."

Meaning Light-giver
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 253 Rising
Peak year 2024

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Names Starting With M

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Meir Dagan - Israeli military officer, Mossad director
  • Meir Kahane - Rabbi, founder of Jewish Defense League
  • Meir Shalev - Israeli author, journalist
  • Meir Soloveichik - Rabbi, scholar, writer
  • Meir Zarchi - Film director, known for "I Spit on Your Grave"

Brothers for Meir

Boy names closely related to Meir

Dov Binyamin Avraham Yisroel Yosef Yitzchak Reuven Shraga

Sisters for Meir

Girl names closely related to Meir

Elisheva Rivka Yocheved Chana Malka Chava Devora Devorah

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Meir

Meyer

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