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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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Etymology

Perhaps from Old English mere (“pool, lake”), similar to the surname Mears.

Origin: Old English

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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.

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