Yair Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Yair Name at a Glance

Name	Yair
Meaning	Enlighten.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Yair Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Yair means “Enlighten”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Yair Name Origin

Our database records Yair under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Yair a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Yair is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Yair

When considering Yair for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.