How do you pronounce Jairus?

Jairus is pronounced "JAY-uh-ruhs". Alternative pronunciations include: "JYE-ruhs or jay-EYE-ruhs". This name appears in 2 verses of the King James Bible.

Where does Jairus appear in the Bible?

Jairus appears in 2 verses of the King James Bible, including Mark 5:22, Luke 8:41.

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How to Pronounce Jairus

JAY-uh-ruhs

Jairus is pronounced JAY-uh-ruhs (ˈdʒaɪrəs): three syllables, stress on the first. Also heard: JYE-ruhs or jay-EYE-ruhs.

Who was Jairus?

Jairus was a ruler of the synagogue who fell at Jesus' feet and begged him to heal his dying daughter (Mark 5:22). Jesus went to his house and raised the girl, who was about twelve years old (Luke 8:41).

Also pronounced

JYE-ruhs or jay-EYE-ruhs

Found in Scripture

Mark 5:22 Luke 8:41

Names nearby

Jahzeiah · jah-ZEE-uh Jahzerah · JAH-zuh-ruh Jahziel · JAH-zee-uhl Jair · Jah-EER Jairite · JAY-uh-rite Jakan · JAY-kuhn Jakeh · JAY-kuh Jakim · JAY-kim Jakin · JAY-kin Jakinite · JAY-kuh-nite

In other languages

Jairo in Portuguese

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