Jairus

English

Etymology

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

Proper noun

Jairus

  1. (biblical) The father of a young girl resurrected by Jesus Christ.
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