Quick answer
Jaír is a boy name meaning "he shines".
Pronunciation: American English /d͡ʒə.ˈɪɹ/; British English /d͡ʒə.ˈɪə/; Spanish /ˈxai̯ɾ/; Portuguese /ʒa.ˈih/.
Meaning and history
The name means "he shines" in Hebrew, a derivative of אוֹר ( ʾor ) meaning "to shine". In the Old Testament this is the name of both a son of Manasseh and one of the ruling judges of the Israelites.
Notes and context
Usage: biblical, biblical portuguese, spanish, portuguese | Ancient Hebrew: יָאִיר