Meir

Meir is a Hebrew name associated with giving light or illuminating. Its meaning is active rather than simply naming a lamp or a star, which gives it a distinctive place among names connected with light. The spelling Meyer can represent the same Jewish given-name tradition, although Meyer as a surname also has unrelated origins.

Meir is short on the page, but English readers may need guidance with its vowels and the family's preferred pronunciation. It is a complete name and does not require a nickname or expansion. Parents may choose it for the light meaning, a religious connection, or a relative. Keeping the original spelling can be particularly important when the name is an inherited family tribute.