| Meaning | enlightened, God enlightens |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Jai-rus |
About Jairus
This distinctive name carries a melodic quality that sets it apart in contemporary naming trends. The soft 'J' sound combined with the flowing vowels creates an elegant pronunciation that feels both accessible and refined. Parents seeking something uncommon yet pronounceable will find this name strikes an ideal balance. It possesses a timeless quality that won't feel dated as years pass, while remaining fresh enough to feel modern. The name works well across various cultural contexts and pairs beautifully with both traditional and contemporary middle names. Its three-syllable structure provides rhythmic appeal, and the 'us' ending gives it a classical touch without feeling overly formal.
Nicknames for Jairus
| Jay |
| Rus |
| J.R. |
| Jairy |
Famous People Named Jairus
| Jairus Aquino | Filipino actor |
| Jairus Lyles | American basketball player |
| Jairus Kersey | American musician |
| Jairus Brents | American football player |
| Jairus Cannon | American painter |
| Jairus Smith | Australian rules footballer |
| Jairus Wright | American football player |
| Jairus Adams | American soccer player |
| Jairus Pulitano | Filipino director |
| Jairus Daigle | American soccer player |
| Jairus Collins | American basketball player |
| Jairus Burton | American basketball player |
| Jairus Byrd | American preacher |
| Jairus Holder | Barbadian cricketer |
| Jairus Myles | American basketball player |
| Jairus Roberson | American basketball player |
| Jairus Grissom | American actor |
| Jairus C. Warren | American politician |
Characters Named Jairus
| Jairus Tucker | Character from "The Dark Tower" series by Stephen King |
| Jairus Hill | Character from the TV show "Penny Dreadful" |
| Jairus Khan | Character from the book "City of Stairs" by Robert Jackson Bennett |
| Jairus Jarvis | Character from the movie "The Darkest Minds" |
| Jairus Sanborn | Character from the book "The Compound" by S.A. Bodeen |
| Jairus Reuel | Character from the book "Age of Legends" by Kelley Armstrong |
| Jairus Greaves | Character from the video game "Fable III" |
| Jairus Beck | Character from the TV show "The Rookie" |
| Jairus Banaji | Character from the book "The Qissa and the Quarry" by S. Hussain Zaidi |
| Jairus Enright | Character from the book "The Edge of the Abyss" by Emily Skrutskie |
| Jairus Kempe | Character from the TV show "Britannia" |
| Jairus Audron | Character from the video game "Legacy of Kain - Defiance" |
| Jairus Creighton | Character from the book "The Devil's Diadem" by Sara Douglass |
| Jairus Comstock | Character from the video game "Bioshock Infinite" |
| Jairus "Jai" Kell | Character from the TV show "Star Wars Rebels" |
| Jairus Haldane | Character from the book "The Wolf's Call" by Anthony Ryan |
| Jairus "Jai" Kim | Character from the movie "Tron - Legacy" |
| Jairus Barbour | Character from the TV show "The Killing" |
| Jairus Okafor | Character from the book "Pass the Rock, Dizzy and Muck!" by Sari Barel |
| Jairus Burke | Character from the book "Stormcaster" by Cinda Williams Chima |