Jairus

J8A1I1R1U1S1

proper noun

The father of a young girl resurrected by Jesus Christ.

OriginLatin Iaīrus ← Ancient Greek Ἰάϊρος ← Biblical Hebrew יָאִיר →
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. biblicalThe father of a young girl resurrected by Jesus Christ.

Origin

  1. Biblical Hebrewיָאִיר
  2. Ancient GreekἸάϊρος
  3. LatinIaīrus
  4. EnglishJairus

From Latin Iaīrus, from Ancient Greek Ἰάϊρος (Iáïros), from Biblical Hebrew יָאִיר (yāʾîr, literally “he will light up”). Doublet of Jair.

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Jairus. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Jairus

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Chicago

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