Nir
Meaning of Nir
Nir is a male name with Hebrew origins. It is pronounced as "neer" (/nɪr/). This name has a beautiful and meaningful association, as it means "plowed field" or "fresh" in Hebrew. The name Nir has gained some popularity in the United States, ranking at 9911 in 1999 and appearing consistently in the top 10,000 names for newborn boys. A variation of this name is Nira. If you're looking for a unique and meaningful name with Hebrew roots, Nir might be the perfect choice for your little one.
Pronunciation
Hebrew
- Pronunced as neer (/nɪr/)
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Notable People Named Nir
| Nir Joseph Shaviv is an Israeli-American physics professor at the Racah Institute of Physics of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. |
| Nir Eyal is a well-known bioethicist. |
| Nir Barzilai is a renowned researcher in aging and genetics, known for his work with centenarians and co-founding a biotechnology company focused on aging-related diseases. |
| Nir Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana, a Field Marshal and retired General of the Nepal Army, was born in 1913 and had a distinguished military career, eventually being appointed as Field Marshal after his retirement. |
| Nir Friedman is an Israeli Professor of Computer Science and Biology at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. |
| Nir Yaniv is an Israeli multidisciplinary artist. |
| Nir Baram is an Israeli author known for his award-winning novels and political activism. |
| Nir Jacob Kaplan is an Israeli actor, entertainer, and radio presenter known for his work on the children's TV show Yami and a nationally syndicated radio program. |
| Nir Ben-Tal holds the Abraham E. Kazan Chair of Structural Biology at Tel Aviv University. |
| Nir Hasson is an Israeli professional football player known for his role as a midfielder for Hapoel Ramat Gan. |
