Lir: meaning of the Hebrew name
לִיר
Pronounced LEER
- Unisex
- Modern Hebrew
Meaning of Lir
Lir is a new Israeli name, short and soft, that sounds like an echo of names such as Lior and Liron. A well-liked choice for both boys and girls.
Lir in Hebrew
Lir is written ליר in Hebrew (with vowel points: לִיר). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- לLamed
- יYod
- רResh
Gematria value: 240 (Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + Resh 200)
About the name
- GenderUnisex
- OriginModern Hebrew
- Meaningshort, soft modern name
- PronunciationLEER
- Hebrewליר
- Syllables1
Popularity in Israel
Lir was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Lir
What does the name Lir mean?
Lir is a new Israeli name, short and soft, that sounds like an echo of names such as Lior and Liron. A well-liked choice for both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Lir?
Lir is pronounced LEER in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Lir in Hebrew?
Lir is written ליר in Hebrew (with vowel points: לִיר).
What is the gematria of Lir?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling ליר adds up to 240 (Lamed 30 + Yod 10 + Resh 200).
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