Meaning and history
Nir has distinct Hebrew and South Asian uses. In modern Hebrew, nir means a ploughed field or freshly cultivated land and is used as a masculine given name. In several Indian languages, nīr is a word for “water,” arising from a separate linguistic tradition. The intended origin therefore depends on cultural context. Notable Hebrew-name bearers include Israeli novelist Nir Baram and Israeli footballer Nir Bitton. The short romanized spelling alone cannot establish which tradition applies.
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20252025: 5 births, rank #12,008
In 2025, 5 babies were recorded with the name Nir, ranking #12,008 among boys.