Spanish · Boy name
Jairo
“he will enlighten”
About the name Jairo
Jairo is the Spanish form of Jairus, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yair, meaning ‘he will enlighten’ or ‘he shines’. In the Old Testament, Jair is a judge of Israel. In the New Testament, the Gospels of Mark and Luke describe Jairo, known in English as Jairus, as a synagogue leader whose daughter Jesus raises from the dead. The name is used mainly in Spanish-speaking countries, especially in Latin America, and the form Jairo is also found in Portuguese-speaking Brazil.
- Meaning
- he will enlighten
- Origin
- Spanish
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- HY-roh(2 syl.)
Middle names for Jairo
- Jairo Alejandro
- Jairo Miguel
- Jairo Antonio
- Jairo Carlos
- Jairo David
Questions about Jairo
- What does Jairo mean?
- Jairo is a Spanish name meaning "he will enlighten".
- How do you pronounce Jairo?
- Jairo is pronounced HY-roh, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Jairo?
- Variants of Jairo include Jair, Yairo.
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