Meiir means “kindness, mercy”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a boy's name in Kazakh.
- Meiir is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Kazakh.
- 1 syllable (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Meiir mean?
Literal meaning
Meiir (Мейір) is a Kazakh boy's name listed in the KazPER name list. The name is identical to the Kazakh word мейір, which a dictionary glosses as ‘kindness’.[1]
Meiir in Kazakh
What does Meiir mean in Kazakh?
In Kazakh the name is written Мейір and Meiir (common romanization). No separate Kazakh gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “kindness, mercy” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Meiir come from?
Persian, borrowing. From Persian.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Meiir a Kazakh name?
Yes. Meiir is documented as a given name in Kazakh. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Meiir across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakh | МейірCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “kindness, mercy” | Documented[1] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Meiir
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
Sibling names for Meiir
Names recorded for the same language (Kazakh) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Meiir rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AssylkhanBoy“treasure + khan”same language (kazakh)
- BibigulGirl“wife of the nobleman + flower”same language (kazakh)
- ShamilUnisex“including, comprising”same language (kazakh)
- AminaGirl“trustworthy, safe”same language (kazakh)
- UlanBoy“children”same language (kazakh)
- KalamkasGirl“with finely drawn eyebrows”same language (kazakh)
- ZiyaBoy“light, brightness”same language (kazakh)
- KumisGirl“silver”same language (kazakh)
Common questions about Meiir
What does the name Meiir mean?
Meiir means “kindness, mercy”. It comes from Persian. It is documented as a boy's name in Kazakh.
Is Meiir a girl's or a boy's name?
Meiir is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Meiir come from?
Meiir is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Meiir?
Meiir is recorded for Kazakh. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Meiir spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Мейір (Cyrillic), Meiir (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Meiir have?
Meiir has 1 syllable by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Rustem Yeshpanov. KazPER Kazakh person-name list. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY 4.0.
Supports: listed in KazPER; KazPER lists Мейір; KazPER English spelling Meiir
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