Yair
yah-EER
Popularity
#1407
Letters
4
Syllables
1
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
4,917
Peak Year
#311 in 2006
First Recorded
1976
Style
Spiritual & Biblical
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A Hebrew name meaning "he will enlighten" or "he will shine".
Numerology
The Seeker
Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.
Famous Namesakes
Yair Lapid
Israeli politician and journalist, former Prime Minister
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