Meir

Meaning one who shines, giving light
Origin Hebrew
Gender Boy
Popularity Moderate
Length 4
Syllables 1
Syllabification Meir

About Meir

Meir stands as a concise, powerful choice with deep roots in Jewish tradition and Hebrew language. The single-syllable strength creates immediate impact, ensuring the name makes a memorable impression despite its brevity. Parents drawn to Meir typically value religious and cultural connections, seeking names that reflect their heritage meaningfully. The name carries significance beyond its sound, offering spiritual and historical weight that resonates through generations. Meir's simplicity in structure contrasts beautifully with its profound cultural importance, creating an interesting dynamic. The name functions exceptionally well in diverse contexts, working seamlessly in both religious and secular environments. Parents selecting Meir often appreciate names that don't require explanation while carrying deep personal meaning. The straightforward spelling and pronunciation eliminate complications, making Meir accessible across various linguistic backgrounds. This efficiency appeals to modern naming sensibilities while maintaining traditional authenticity. Meir pairs well with longer middle names, creating balanced full name combinations. The name's international usage demonstrates its cross-cultural potential within Jewish communities worldwide. For families seeking something traditional yet uncomplicated, spiritually significant yet practically simple, Meir delivers precisely that balance of meaning and functionality.

Variations of Name Meir

Mayer
Meyer
Meïr

Nicknames for Meir

Mei
M
Mer
Mike
Meir

Famous People Named Meir

Meir DaganFormer director of the Israeli intelligence agency, Mossad
Meir KahaneProminent Israeli-American Rabbi and political activist
Meir ShalevIsraeli author and journalist
Meir ZarchiIsraeli filmmaker known for the movie "I Spit on Your Grave"
Meir ArielIsraeli singer-songwriter and poet
Meir BalabanPolish historian specializing in Jewish history
Meir TobianskiIsraeli painter and sculptor
Meir EzraIsraeli businessman and entrepreneur
Meir RotenbergPolish-Israeli composer and conductor
Meir SoloveichikAmerican rabbi and author
Meir RonnenIsraeli Olympic swimmer
Meir WeisgalIsraeli-American industrialist and philanthropist
Meir SheetritIsraeli politician and former government minister
Meir EshelIsraeli artist and art curator
Meir Har-ZionIsraeli military commando and war hero
Meir ZlotowitzAmerican publisher and founder of ArtScroll
Meir TobianskyPolish-Israeli artist and illustrator
Meir DizengoffFirst mayor of Tel Aviv
Meir PailIsraeli politician and writer
Meir PorushIsraeli politician and religious leader

Characters Named Meir

Meir NavonCharacter in the novel "The Antiquarian" by Gustavo Faverón Patriau
Meir GlaymanCharacter in the play "The Sorceress" by Friedrich Schiller
Meir LipshitzCharacter in the novel "The Hope" by Herman Wouk
Meir LaskyCharacter in the novel "The Secret Chord" by Geraldine Brooks
Meir GalbraithCharacter in the novel "The Secret Life of Meir Galbraith" by Collette Caddle
Meir AaronsonCharacter in the novel "Those Who Save Us" by Jenna Blum
Meir AppelfeldCharacter in the novel "The Betrayers" by David Bezmozgis
Meir GudelskyCharacter in the novel "Cattle King for a Day" by James O. Born
Meir AvniCharacter in the novel "The Devil's Arithmetic" by Jane Yolen
Meir PollackCharacter in the novel "The Jew Store" by Stella Suberman
Meir TobianskyCharacter in the novel "The Lost Wife" by Alyson Richman
Meir RosendorferCharacter in the novel "Letter to an Imaginary Friend" by Thomas Wharton
Meir GerberCharacter in the novel "Paranoid" by Lisa Jackson
Meir ShalevCharacter in the novel "The Pigeon and the Boy" by Meir Shalev
Meir SchusterCharacter in the novel "Valley of Dreams" by Melanie Hudson
Meir KaramonCharacter in the novel "Bird in Hand" by Christina Baker Kline
Meir GavrielCharacter in the novel "The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry" by Rachel Joyce
Meir PrusakCharacter in the novel "One Night in Winter" by Simon Sebag Montefiore
Meir BaltianskyCharacter in the novel "The House of Lost Souls" by F.G. Cottam
Meir LevitzCharacter in the novel "Dancing Arabs" by Sayed Kashua

Other Popular Names Beginning with M

Morgan
Marcel
Milton
Muhammad
Milo
Micah
Mayson
Malakai
Mylo
Meir