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Jarius
Pronounced jə-RY-əs /dʒəˈraɪ.əs/Medium
Meaning: A spelling of Jairus — from Hebrew Yair, 'he enlightens; he shines; whom God enlightens'Low
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History & Origin
Jarius is a spelling of Jairus — from Hebrew Yair, 'he enlightens; he shines; whom the Lord enlightens'. The biblical Jairus was a synagogue leader whose daughter Jesus raised from death. A crisp, devout, modern name; the spelling personalizes it (said 'jə-RY-əs'; nickname Jay).
It registers thinly in records. Rare, he-enlightens at the root, and devout.
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What does the name Jarius mean?
Jarius spells Jairus — Hebrew 'he enlightens; whom God enlightens'.
How do you pronounce Jarius?
It's said jə-RY-əs /dʒəˈraɪ.əs/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Jarius a boy or girl name?
Jarius is a boy's name.
How popular is Jarius?
Jarius is a rare name in the U.S.