Boy name
Jirayr name meaning
“valiant, courageous man”
Jirayr means “valiant, courageous man” and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. It represents Armenian Ժիրայր, combining an element associated with vigor and bravery with ayr, “man.” The spelling Žirayr is another rendering of the same Armenian name, illustrating its passage between writing systems.
What does Jirayr mean?
Valiant, courageous man
In Turkish: yiğit, cesur erkek
Jirayr is one Latin transcription of an Armenian personal name, also encountered as Zhirayr. Its meaning belongs to the vocabulary of valor and vigor, though those historical elements are not transparent in Turkish; differing transcription conventions account for several related spellings.
Origin of the name Jirayr
Corresponds to Armenian Ժիրայր, transliterated as Žirayr or Jirayr. It is associated with Armenian elements conveying vigor or valor and ayr, meaning man.
| Is Jirayr in the Quran? | No |
|---|---|
| Starts with | J |
How to pronounce Jirayr
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʒiɾajɾ/ |
Is Jirayr a boy’s name?
Yes, Jirayr is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Jirayr does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Jirayr
- Jirayr Ohanyan Çakır · b. 1923
FAQ about the name Jirayr
What is the meaning of Jirayr?
Jirayr means “valiant, courageous man”. Corresponds to Armenian Ժիրայր, transliterated as Žirayr or Jirayr. It is associated with Armenian elements conveying vigor or valor and ayr, meaning man.
Is Jirayr a boy’s name?
Yes, Jirayr is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Jirayr in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Jirayr nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
How many syllables does Jirayr have?
Jirayr has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Jirayr?
Jirayr does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Jirayr?
Notable people named Jirayr include Jirayr Ohanyan Çakır.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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