What Does the Name Jair Mean

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The name Jair comes from Biblical roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Jair below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.

Jair Name Meaning

BiblicalMeans "he shines" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament this is the name of both a son of Manasseh and one of the ruling judges of the Israelites.

Origin: BiblicalGender: Boy
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2 Jared
3 Jimmy
4 Jory
5 Jalil
6 Jaka
7 Jonty
8 Jaylen
9 Jerko
10 Jakov
11 Jaymes
12 Jelle
13 Japik
14 Jove
15 Jens
16 Jayce
17 Jamaar
18 Jarred
19 James
20 Jabr
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23 Jerry
24 Jörg
25 Jordan
26 Jacobo
27 Jayesh
28 Jocky
29 Jaakob
30 Jae
31 Jirair
32 Jože
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34 Joe
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36 Jerker
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42 Jace
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49 Joso
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53 Joosep
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55 Jerrik
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57 Jarah
58 Jim
59 Joost
60 Joash
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