Yakir
Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Yakir
Yakir derives from Hebrew and means "precious" or "honorable," rooted in the Hebrew word יקיר (yakir).
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Etymology
Yakir derives from Hebrew and means "precious" or "honorable," rooted in the Hebrew word יקיר (yakir). The name is primarily used in Jewish culture and Hebrew-speaking communities, with historical significance in Israel and among Jewish populations worldwide.
Yakir currently ranks #14,249 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2010.
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