Jairus name meaning
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What does Jairus mean?
Offbeat Jairus is originated from Hebrew is used primarily in Swedish, Danish, Finnish and English is a boy name, Jairus means "Enlighten". Jairus is variant form of pleasing and biblical Jair. Jair's meaning is He Enlightens and He Enlightens He Shines is used mainly in English is originated from Hebrew and English.
How do I pronounce Jairus?
The two syllabled name Jairus is pronounced, ja(i)-rus.
Variants of Jairus
How popular is the name Jairus?
Jairus is a familiar baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1933 and was able to reach the top 2000 names. In 1994, it ranked 1353rd when 83 boy were named Jairus.
There are over 2395 babies that have been given the name Jairus in United States. Jairus is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, its highest ever rank is 2445 (2018) in its 13 years run on England and Wales naming chart.
But Jairus is a popular baby name in Kenya where every 1 in 7000 have the name. As per our evaluation, over 10000 people has been named Jairus globally.
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2406 | 56 |
| 2022 | 2947 | 42 |
| 2021 | 2574 | 50 |
| 2020 | 2685 | 46 |
| 2019 | 2184 | 64 |
| 2018 | 1989 | 73 |
| 2017 | 2167 | 62 |
| 2016 | 2547 | 49 |
| 2015 | 1801 | 83 |
| 2014 | 2043 | 69 |
Facts
What numerology tells about Jairus?
You don't have time for people who don't have time for themselves. You motivates people who lack self-confidence and motivation to go after the things they want in life. People often mistake you for a fool but you always find an indirect way to prove them wrong. Your friends have a hard time decoding your mood. Unrestricted lifestyle is your mark. You love life and life loves you. God help those who gather the courage to challenge you in something.
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- Marie-Caroline has its origin in Hebrew and German, Marie-Caroline means "Vigorous or Strong"
Famous people named Jairus
- Jairus Aquino, Filipino actor best known for his roles
- Jairus Oliver is known for his acting in video Haywired
Lists having Jairus
- Boy names beginning with J
- American Boy Names
- English Boy Names
- Hebrew Boy Names
- Danish Boy Names
- Finnish Boy Names
- Swedish Boy Names
- Boy names that starts with Jai
Sources
- Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
- Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths