He shines or Jehovah enlightens
Derived from the Greek form of the Hebrew name Yair, it translates to 'he shines' or 'God enlightens.' In the New Testament, it is the name of a synagogue leader whose daughter was raised from the dead by Jesus.
About 50 boys were named Jairus in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A synagogue leader in the Gospels · The Bible
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