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At a Glance
- Meaning
- God enlightens, he will shine
- Origin
- Hebrew (via Greek and Latin)
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- JY-rus
Jairus is a Hebrew name, passed down through Greek and Latin, with a documented meaning of "God enlightens" or "he will shine." It's pronounced JY-rus (JAI-rus, to rhyme with "virus"). If you're drawn to names with a clear, on-the-record meaning rather than a vague or invented one, this is one where the meaning is documented rather than folklore.
Meaning & Origin of Jairus
Meaning: God enlightens, he will shine.
Origin: Hebrew (via Greek and Latin).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Jairus
JY-rusIPA /ˈdʒaɪrəs/
Popularity of Jairus
Jairus has been recorded in Social Security data going back to 1933, and it hit its high point in 1994 with 74 babies given the name, ranking #1356 that year. By 2024 it had fallen to #3627, with only 31 babies named Jairus — so it's currently rarer than it was three decades ago, though it has never been a common name in this data.
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FAQ
What does the name Jairus mean?
God enlightens, he will shine. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Jairus?
Jairus is pronounced JY-rus (IPA: /ˈdʒaɪrəs/).
Is Jairus a popular name right now?
Jairus peaked at #1356 in 1994 and is ranked #3627 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1933–2024.)
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