Leor as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Leor

What is the meaning of the name Leor ?

The baby name Leor is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Hebrew: /leˈoʁ/ — leh-OR (stress on second syllable),Common English: /liˈɔr/ — LEE-or.

Leor is Hebrew in Origin.

Leor is a modern Hebrew given name (ליאור), pronounced lee-OR, built from li (“for me/I have”) and or (“light”), yielding the meaning “I have light” or “my light.” It is closely related to the more common Israeli form Lior and the feminine Liora/Leora; Leeor appears as an extended spelling. While often used for boys, Leor is unisex in Hebrew contexts, and short forms like Ori or Or are also used. Despite its resemblance to Latin-rooted Leo names, Leor is etymologically distinct.

Adoption of Leor grew in Israel from the mid-20th century as virtue and nature-inspired Hebrew names regained popularity, and it has since spread through Jewish communities worldwide, occasionally chosen by non-Jewish families for its luminous meaning and simple sound. Variant spellings depend on transliteration choices: Leor/Lior are interchangeable in English, with Leora/Liora as feminine counterparts. Related Hebrew names include Or (“light”) and Meir (“one who shines”).