Strong’s H2971
יָאִיר
Part of speech
Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration
Ya'iyr
Pronunciation
yah-EER
Definition
Jair
Meaning
Jair
Usage
The name Yair means "he enlightens" or "he shines." In the Bible, Yair is a personal name used for several individuals, most notably a judge of Israel and a descendant of Manasseh.
Bible references
Numbers 32:41;Deuteronomy 3:14;Joshua 13:30;Judges 10:3;Judges 10:5;1 Kings 4:13;1 Chronicles 2:22;1 Chronicles 2:23;Esther 2:5