English
Jairus
Jairus comes from Ancient Greek Ἰάϊρος, and goes back to Biblical Hebrew יָאִיר.
- Biblical Hebrewc. 1000–200 BCEיָאִירyāʾîrliterally ‘he will light up’
- Ancient Greekc. 800–300 BCEἸάϊροςIáïros
- Latinc. 75 BCE–200 CEIaīrus
- EnglishtodayJairus
attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed
Lineage
- Biblical Hebrewc. 1000–200 BCEיָאִירyāʾîrliterally ‘he will light up’
- Ancient Greekc. 800–300 BCEἸάϊροςIáïros
- Latinc. 75 BCE–200 CEIaīrus
- EnglishtodayJairus
Every English word from Biblical Hebrew יָאִיר
Today it means
name The father of a young girl resurrected by Jesus Christ.
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / Biblical Hebrew יָאִיר / Jairus