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Jairus

jah-EYE-rus

Letters6
Syllables2
OriginHebrew

The Story of Jairus

A desperate father's plea to Jesus for his dying daughter is captured in this name, a whisper of faith echoing through millennia.

Jairus is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'He enlightens' or 'God will enlighten.' Its most prominent appearance is in the New Testament, where Jairus, a ruler of a synagogue, implores Jesus to heal his daughter. This biblical narrative, detailing a father's profound faith in the face of despair, has carried the name through centuries and across cultures, imbuing it with a sense of hope and spiritual leadership.

When you whisper 'Jairus' in the quiet moments before your son arrives, it feels like a promise of illumination. This name carries the resonance of a father's unwavering belief and the gentle light of wisdom. You imagine your son greeting the world with that same serene confidence, a quiet strength you can already feel.

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.

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Numerology

4

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Famous Namesakes

  • Jairus Aquino

    Filipino actor and television personality

Personality Traits

SpiritualLeaderKindWise

Peak Year

#83 in 2015

Total Births

2,691

First Recorded

1933

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