Nir

Nir Meaning & Origin

About Nir
The surname Nir is of Hebrew origin and has multiple meanings. In Hebrew, "nir" means "plowed field" or "cultivated land." It can also be derived from the Hebrew word "nur," which means "light" or "fire." Additionally, Nir is a Sanskrit word meaning "bliss" or "heaven." As a surname, Nir can be found among Jewish, Indian, and other communities, and its meaning may vary depending on the cultural and linguistic context.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Nir is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Nir: 232
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 81,458
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Nir based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Nir is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NR
🔊 Soundex
N060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N IH1 R
🌐 IPA
/nɪr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nir in Braille

Here's how to represent Nir in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Nir in braille

How to sign the name Nir using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Nir using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Nir in sign language

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