Jair
JAY-er
Popularity
#1170
Letters
4
Syllables
1
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
7,098
Peak Year
#480 in 2003
First Recorded
1971
Style
Spiritual & Biblical, Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Jair is a biblical name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'he shines' or 'he will enlighten'. It appears in the Old Testament as the name of several figures.
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Jair Bolsonaro
Brazilian politician and former president of Brazil
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