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Meir
Meir (name) means a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "one who shines" or "illuminates"; also a common Jewish surname. Example: “Golda Meir served as prime minister of Israel.”
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A masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "one who shines" or "illuminates"; also a common Jewish surname.
"Golda Meir served as prime minister of Israel."
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Word forms
- Plural
- Meirs
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Etymology
Possibly from Old English mere (“pool, lake”), similar to the surname Mears.
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What does “Meir” mean?
The word “Meir” means a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "one who shines" or "illuminates"; also a common Jewish surname.
How do you use “Meir” in a sentence?
Here is “Meir” used in a sentence: “Golda Meir served as prime minister of Israel.”
What part of speech is “Meir”?
“Meir” is a name.
What is the meaning of Meir?
"Meir" (name) means a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "one who shines" or "illuminates"; also a common Jewish surname.
