Jairus

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English

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Etymology

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

Proper noun

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Jairus

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