Origin, Meaning, And History Of Lior
Lior is a Jewish name with origins in Hebrew, meaning ‘my light.’
While Lior itself may not have a long history, the name has multiple roots with extensive history. It is also a borrowed name from Hungarian löre. Lore is of American origin, meaning ‘crowned with laurel,’ and is a nickname for Eleonore in German. The name comes from the Provençal name Aliénor, which evolved into Eléonore in French and then Eleanor in English.
The name’s ancestry is somewhat obscure; however, Eleanor of Aquitaine appears to have been one of its first incarnations. She was the daughter of Aénor de Châtellerault and baptized Aenor after her mother. It has been speculated that she was known as ‘the other Aenor’ or Aliénor in childhood. Eleanor of Aquitaine gained popularity later on as the most powerful lady in Europe in the 12th century. This might be one of the reasons that influenced the acceptance of the name. Some authors also suggest that the Latinization of an unidentified Germanic name may have given rise to the name Aénor.
The name has several spelling alternatives, including Leeor, Leor, and Lyor. Leora is the feminine variation of Lior. In Hebrew, the name variants are Liora and Liorit.
While Lior is yet to become a famous name in the fictional world, its root word Elanor is quite common. Eleanor is a supporting character in the video gameThe Walking Dead: A New Frontier. Other characters sharing the name are Elanor Gardner, daughter of Samwise Gamgee in J.R.R Tolkien’s《魔戒》,and Elinor Dashwood, the protagonist of the 1811 novelSense and Sensibilityby Jane Austen.
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Famous People With The Name Lior
- Lior MorIsrael-born former professional tennis player, won a total of five titles, two in singles and three in doubles
- Lior ArdittiFormer Israel basketball player, played the guard position and also been part of the Israel Basketball Premier League for Team Israel and won a gold medal
- Lior AttarAustralian songwriter and independent artist, known for his studio album Autumn Flow and the song Hoot’s Lullaby
- Lior AshkenaziIsrael-born actor, voice actor, comedian, and television presenter, debuted in 1996 with the movie Pocahontas and is known for his role in the HBO’s show Our Boys
- Lior RosnerIsraeli-born artist and film, TV, and classical music composer and theme branding expert, nominated for the International Film Music Critics Association nominee award for They’ll Remember You
Lior On The Popularity Chart
Check the two graphs by the Social Security Administration to understand the popularity and ranking of the name over the years.
Popularity Over Time
Lior was not much popular since 1987 but experienced its peak in 2021 with 57 babies per million sharing the name. Go through the graph for more information.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
The ranking of the name started at 19884 in 1987 and reached 19925 in 2021. In between these years, Lior saw constant fluctuations. Check the graph to understand the numbers better.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Lior?
The name Lior means the light of me.
2. What is the origin of the name Lior?
Lior has a Hebrew origin.
