| Meaning | one who shines, giving light |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 4 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Syllabification | 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.
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| Meir Dagan | Former director of the Israeli intelligence agency, Mossad |
| Meir Kahane | Prominent Israeli-American Rabbi and political activist |
| Meir Shalev | Israeli author and journalist |
| Meir Zarchi | Israeli filmmaker known for the movie "I Spit on Your Grave" |
| Meir Ariel | Israeli singer-songwriter and poet |
| Meir Balaban | Polish historian specializing in Jewish history |
| Meir Tobianski | Israeli painter and sculptor |
| Meir Ezra | Israeli businessman and entrepreneur |
| Meir Rotenberg | Polish-Israeli composer and conductor |
| Meir Soloveichik | American rabbi and author |
| Meir Ronnen | Israeli Olympic swimmer |
| Meir Weisgal | Israeli-American industrialist and philanthropist |
| Meir Sheetrit | Israeli politician and former government minister |
| Meir Eshel | Israeli artist and art curator |
| Meir Har-Zion | Israeli military commando and war hero |
| Meir Zlotowitz | American publisher and founder of ArtScroll |
| Meir Tobiansky | Polish-Israeli artist and illustrator |
| Meir Dizengoff | First mayor of Tel Aviv |
| Meir Pail | Israeli politician and writer |
| Meir Porush | Israeli politician and religious leader |
| Meir Navon | Character in the novel "The Antiquarian" by Gustavo Faverón Patriau |
| Meir Glayman | Character in the play "The Sorceress" by Friedrich Schiller |
| Meir Lipshitz | Character in the novel "The Hope" by Herman Wouk |
| Meir Lasky | Character in the novel "The Secret Chord" by Geraldine Brooks |
| Meir Galbraith | Character in the novel "The Secret Life of Meir Galbraith" by Collette Caddle |
| Meir Aaronson | Character in the novel "Those Who Save Us" by Jenna Blum |
| Meir Appelfeld | Character in the novel "The Betrayers" by David Bezmozgis |
| Meir Gudelsky | Character in the novel "Cattle King for a Day" by James O. Born |
| Meir Avni | Character in the novel "The Devil's Arithmetic" by Jane Yolen |
| Meir Pollack | Character in the novel "The Jew Store" by Stella Suberman |
| Meir Tobiansky | Character in the novel "The Lost Wife" by Alyson Richman |
| Meir Rosendorfer | Character in the novel "Letter to an Imaginary Friend" by Thomas Wharton |
| Meir Gerber | Character in the novel "Paranoid" by Lisa Jackson |
| Meir Shalev | Character in the novel "The Pigeon and the Boy" by Meir Shalev |
| Meir Schuster | Character in the novel "Valley of Dreams" by Melanie Hudson |
| Meir Karamon | Character in the novel "Bird in Hand" by Christina Baker Kline |
| Meir Gavriel | Character in the novel "The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry" by Rachel Joyce |
| Meir Prusak | Character in the novel "One Night in Winter" by Simon Sebag Montefiore |
| Meir Baltiansky | Character in the novel "The House of Lost Souls" by F.G. Cottam |
| Meir Levitz | Character in the novel "Dancing Arabs" by Sayed Kashua |