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Shneur Pronunciation

Shneur is pronounced SHNAYR /ˈʃnaɪr/Medium

Meaning: From Yiddish/Hebrew Shneur, 'two lights' (often read as shnei or, 'two lights; light upon light')Low

In 30 seconds: Two lights: Shneur is a Yiddish name, 'two lights; light upon light'. Devout, luminous, and traditional (Rabbi Shneur Zalman).

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Origin MediumHebrew, Yiddish

MeaningFrom Yiddish/Hebrew Shneur, 'two lights' (often read as shnei or, 'two lights; light upon light')

U.S. rank (2024)#4841 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births21 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 616

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Shneur comes from Yiddish/Hebrew Shneur — popularly read as shnei or, 'two lights; light upon light' (the etymology may also trace to the Latin/Romance 'senior', which we note). Borne by Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi, it's a devout, traditional name in Chabad and Hasidic communities (said 'SHNAYR').

In the U.S. it appears in Hasidic communities. Rare, two-lights at the (popular) root, and luminous.

Did you know? Shneur is often read as 'two lights' (Hebrew shnei or) — borne by Rabbi Shneur Zalman, founder of Chabad; a devout, luminous name in Hasidic communities. It's said 'SHNAYR'.

Overall data confidence 70%

References — Shneur — etymology layered

Variations

ShneorSchneur

Nicknames

Shneuri

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Shneur?

Shneur is pronounced SHNAYR (/ˈʃnaɪr/). Press play above to hear Shneur said aloud.

How do you say Shneur?

Shneur is said SHNAYR (/ˈʃnaɪr/). Press play above to hear Shneur said aloud.

What does the name Shneur mean?

Shneur is a Yiddish name, popularly read 'two lights; light upon light'; the etymology is layered.

Is Shneur a boy or girl name?

Shneur is a boy's name.

How popular is Shneur?

Shneur is a rare name, used in Hasidic communities.