Jairus

The meaning of Jairus is ‘God will enlighten’. It is a name typically given to boys and is of Greek origin. It comes from an Old Greek name Yaiyr which means ‘Yahweh will enlighten’. It is also thought to have come from the name Yair derived from 'iaïros’. In the Bible, Yair was the name of a girl who was resurrected by Jesus Christ. In the Bible, the father pleads for his daughter’s life. On their way to the girl, Jesus is stopped by a starving woman who is cured after she touches a fragment of Jesus’ clothing. On the other hand, the girl dies but who is brought back to life after Jesus consoles the mourners and whispers ‘Talitha cumi’ which means ‘wake up, little girl'. Jairus is also the name of the son of Manasseh and a judge of Israel.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

God enlightens

Origin

Hebrew

Numerology

J is for jolly, the fun side!

A is for advantage, for you are blessed with many.

I is for inspire, others seek your guidance.

R is for radiant, it’s your personality!

U is for upstanding, your inner-self.

S is for sweet, your pleasing way.

Lucky

Jairus lucky number is 6.

Number 6 is recognized for its nurturing, supportive, and empathic nature. A true healer, 6 has the ability to problem solve in both the emotional and physical realms, helping others through its straightforward, yet gentle, approach. 6 has a strong sense of responsibility and cares deeply for its friends, family, and lovers.

Famous People Named Jairus

• Jairus father of Zealot, Simon, who distinguished himself in fighting in the 1st Jewish,Roman War
• Jairus Kersey American singer and YouTuber of alternative rock band Alive Like Me