Yair: meaning of the Hebrew name
יָאִיר
Pronounced yah-EER
Meaning of Yair
Yair means "he will shine", from the Hebrew or, light. Yair son of Manasseh named the villages of Havvoth-jair in Gilead after himself, and Yair the Gileadite judged Israel.
And Jair the son of Manasseh went and took the villages thereof, and called them Havvoth-jair.
וְיָאִיר בֶּן־מְנַשֶּׁה הָלַךְ וַיִּלְכֹּד אֶת־חַוֺּתֵיהֶם וַיִּקְרָא אֶתְהֶן חַוֺּת יָאִיר׃
Yair in Hebrew
Yair is written יאיר in Hebrew (with vowel points: יָאִיר). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- יYod
- אAlef
- יYod
- רResh
Gematria value: 221 (Yod 10 + Alef 1 + Yod 10 + Resh 200)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- Meaninghe will shine
- Pronunciationyah-EER
- Hebrewיאיר
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Yair ranked #30 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (540 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #16, in 2014 and 2015.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 30 | 540 |
| 2023 | 28 | 566 |
| 2022 | 31 | 559 |
| 2021 | 32 | 542 |
| 2020 | 32 | 535 |
| 2019 | 29 | 635 |
| 2018 | 25 | 693 |
| 2017 | 21 | 759 |
| 2016 | 21 | 769 |
| 2015 | 16 | 820 |
| 2014 | 16 | 872 |
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 Yair
What does the name Yair mean?
Yair means "he will shine", from the Hebrew or, light. Yair son of Manasseh named the villages of Havvoth-jair in Gilead after himself, and Yair the Gileadite judged Israel.
How do you pronounce Yair?
Yair is pronounced yah-EER in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Yair in Hebrew?
Yair is written יאיר in Hebrew (with vowel points: יָאִיר).
Is Yair a biblical name?
Yes. Yair appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Numbers 32:41.
How popular is the name Yair in Israel?
In 2024, Yair ranked #30 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (540 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #16, in 2014 and 2015. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Yair?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling יאיר adds up to 221 (Yod 10 + Alef 1 + Yod 10 + Resh 200).
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