Lior as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Lior

What is the meaning of the name Lior ?

The baby name Lior is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced LEE-or (IPA: /ˈliːɔr/; Hebrew: /liˈoʁ/).

Lior is Hebrew in Origin.

Lior (ליאור) is a modern Hebrew given name used for all genders, formed from li “for me” and or “light,” yielding the meaning “my light” or “I have light.” It took hold in 20th‑century Israel during the revival of Hebrew vernacular names and remains popular there, valued for its brevity and radiant symbolism. Beyond Israel it appears in Jewish diasporas and increasingly in multicultural settings where compact, vowel-rich names travel well.

Accepted spellings include Lior, Leor, and Leeor; the French-influenced Lyor also occurs. Related forms are the feminine Liora/Leora and the cognates Ori (masc.) and Orit (fem.), along with the older Meir, all tied to the theme of light. While not a biblical personal name, it echoes scriptural light imagery and occasionally serves as a modern Israeli surname. Well-known bearers such as actors Lior Ashkenazi and Lior Raz and the singer-songwriter Lior have helped internationalize it.