Lior
my light
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Religion
- Jewish
- Gender
- Unisex
- Country
- Israel
- Pronunciation
- lee-OR
- Popularity
- rising
About the name Lior
Lior is a unisex name of Hebrew origin meaning "my light". It is most commonly used in Jewish families and is especially popular in Israel.
Lior means 'my light' and belongs to a family of modern Hebrew names built from possessive phrases — Liora, Liron, Liat — that emerged with the revival of spoken Hebrew in the 20th century rather than from scripture. It is used for both boys and girls in Israel, which makes it one of the more naturally unisex Hebrew options.
Popularity trend: Lior has been gaining ground with parents in recent years.
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Frequently asked about Lior
- What does the name Lior mean?
- Lior means "my light". It's a unisex name of Hebrew origin, most commonly used in Jewish families and popular in Israel.
- Where does the name Lior come from?
- Lior originates from Hebrew. On Babbloom it's classified in the Jewish naming tradition.
- Is Lior a boy or girl name?
- Lior is a unisex name — used for babies of any gender.