Jairus
jah-EYE-rus
Popularity
#3627
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
2,691
Peak Year
#83 in 2015
First Recorded
1933
Style
Spiritual & Biblical
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Jairus is a Hebrew name meaning 'He enlightens' or 'God will enlighten'. It appears in the New Testament as the name of a synagogue ruler.
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Jairus Aquino
Filipino actor and television personality
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