יניר
Meaning of the name יניר
The name Yanir is a unique and rare Hebrew name deeply rooted in ancient Hebrew language and culture. Its origin lies in the verb root 'N.Y.R' (נ.י.ר), meaning to plough the land, to till the field, and to prepare the soil for planting. This is a name that carries profound significance of connection to the earth, productive work, and continuous creation. Yanir expresses the fundamental and vital relationship between humans and the land, the agricultural work that was and remains a cornerstone of Jewish culture, and the supreme value of working and nurturing the soil. In historical and cultural context, the name Yanir is linked to ancient times when agriculture was the center of life and culture. Ploughing was the first and most important action in the agricultural cycle - the one that opens the earth, aerates it, prepares it to receive the seed and bring forth new life. The name also carries symbolic meanings of new beginnings, preparation for the future, and creation of new possibilities. In modern times, the name Yanir gained renewed significance with the Jewish people's return to their land and the revival of connection to working the soil, especially in the Zionist movement and the establishment of kibbutzim and moshavim. The name Yanir is particularly suitable for families who value the connection to nature, land, and roots. It expresses values of work, creation, perseverance, and authentic connection to the land. This is a name that carries a sense of solidity, stability, and rootedness - qualities that characterize those who work and cultivate the earth. Parents choosing this name give their child an identity connected to ancient values of productive work, creation, and constant renewal.
The name יניר with vowels
יָנִיר
The name יניר in English
Yanir | Yannir
יניר is mainly suitable for
Boy
Is the name יניר considered international
No
Origin of the name יניר from the Bible
2 Kings 17:16 - They forsook all the commandments of the LORD their God and made for themselves molten images, even two calves, and made an Asherah and worshiped all the host of heaven and served Baal
Origin of the name יניר from Kabbalah
In Kabbalah, the name Yanir symbolizes the deep connection between the soul and the physical world, the ability to make spirituality fruitful and flourish within matter. Ploughing represents the opening of the heart and soul to receive divine light, the spiritual preparation for growth and elevation. The name carries the energy of the earth element and spiritual stability.
Gematria value for the name יניר
270
=
10
י
+
50
נ
+
10
י
+
200
ר
Numerology value for the name יניר
9
=
10
י
+
50
נ
+
10
י
+
200
ר
=
270
=
2
+
7
+
0
=
9
Famous people named יניר
Yanir Sodai - Israeli musician and composer | Yanir Cousin - entrepreneur and businessman | Yanir Biton - athlete and football player
Total times the name יניר was registered
1013 times
Graph of the name יניר
* Source: Central Bureau of Statistics. As of April 2022