Meir: meaning of the Hebrew name
מֵאִיר
Pronounced meh-EER
- Boy
- Hebrew
- #29 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Meir
Meir means one who gives light and brightens everything around him. It was the name of Rabbi Meir, one of the great sages of the Mishnah, of whom it was said that he enlightened the eyes of the sages in Jewish law.
Meir in Hebrew
Meir is written מאיר in Hebrew (with vowel points: מֵאִיר). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- מMem
- אAlef
- יYod
- רResh
Gematria value: 251 (Mem 40 + Alef 1 + Yod 10 + Resh 200)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningone who shines
- Pronunciationmeh-EER
- Hebrewמאיר
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Meir ranked #29 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (562 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #29, in 2023 and 2024.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29 | 562 |
| 2023 | 29 | 564 |
| 2022 | 32 | 543 |
| 2021 | 30 | 611 |
| 2020 | 30 | 547 |
| 2019 | 33 | 529 |
| 2018 | 35 | 514 |
| 2017 | 39 | 472 |
| 2016 | 38 | 493 |
| 2015 | 39 | 468 |
| 2014 | 33 | 528 |
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 Meir
What does the name Meir mean?
Meir means one who gives light and brightens everything around him. It was the name of Rabbi Meir, one of the great sages of the Mishnah, of whom it was said that he enlightened the eyes of the sages in Jewish law.
How do you pronounce Meir?
Meir is pronounced meh-EER in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Meir in Hebrew?
Meir is written מאיר in Hebrew (with vowel points: מֵאִיר).
How popular is the name Meir in Israel?
In 2024, Meir ranked #29 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (562 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #29, in 2023 and 2024. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Meir?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling מאיר adds up to 251 (Mem 40 + Alef 1 + Yod 10 + Resh 200).
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