Baby name
CLASSIC
🇧🇷 🇮🇱 Jair
/zhah · EER/
Meaning
“He enlightens or he shines”
From Hebrew Ya'ir meaning 'he enlightens' or 'he shines'; a biblical name borne by a minor judge of Israel. Common in Brazil partly due to notable public figures.
Nicknames
jai
Vibe
playful
How it ages.
Functional and biblical - solid without feeling inspired.
The cultural moment.
Common in Brazil throughout the 20th and 21st century; occasional use in Colombia and Israel.