Tair: meaning of the Hebrew name
תָּאִיר
Pronounced ta-EER
- Girl
- Modern Hebrew
- #123 in Israel, 2024
Meaning of Tair
Tair means "she will shine," a promise of light. A modern girl's name expressing the hope that she will spread light and warmth around her.
Tair in Hebrew
Tair is written תאיר in Hebrew (with vowel points: תָּאִיר). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- תTav
- אAlef
- יYod
- רResh
Gematria value: 611 (Tav 400 + Alef 1 + Yod 10 + Resh 200)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginModern Hebrew
- Meaningshe will shine
- Pronunciationta-EER
- Hebrewתאיר
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Tair ranked #123 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (121 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #119, in 2014.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 123 | 121 |
| 2023 | 148 | 91 |
| 2022 | - | - |
| 2021 | 148 | 88 |
| 2020 | - | - |
| 2019 | - | - |
| 2018 | - | - |
| 2017 | - | - |
| 2016 | 141 | 91 |
| 2015 | 122 | 114 |
| 2014 | 119 | 116 |
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 Tair
What does the name Tair mean?
Tair means "she will shine," a promise of light. A modern girl's name expressing the hope that she will spread light and warmth around her.
How do you pronounce Tair?
Tair is pronounced ta-EER in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Tair in Hebrew?
Tair is written תאיר in Hebrew (with vowel points: תָּאִיר).
How popular is the name Tair in Israel?
In 2024, Tair ranked #123 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (121 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #119, in 2014. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Tair?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling תאיר adds up to 611 (Tav 400 + Alef 1 + Yod 10 + Resh 200).
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