Ethan Hawkins

By Ethan Hawkins
Naming Trends Analyst

Updated on September 02, 2024

Meiri

US Popularity Rank: None

Origin: Japanese

Meaning: Bright one; One who shines

Meiri, a joyously positive boy's name, radiates light like the morning sun. In both Hebrew and Japanese, it signifies "bright one" and "one who shines." Its Japanese expression, 明凛, creates various associations with this moniker, the highlights being "bright" and "clear," just like its Hebrew counterpart. Notably, Menachem ben Solomon Meiri, or Hameiri, was a renowned Catalan rabbi, Talmudist, and Maimonidean, adding a touch of historical depth to the luminosity of this charming name.

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