Surname · Greek
Μάιερ
“giving light”·“a large man”·“a farmer”
Μάιερ is used as a surname.
GreekWritten in Greek script. In English: Maier.
Meaning & origin
What it means
Μάιερ is Maier written in the Greek alphabet. Maier is a variant of Meir. One Hebrew interpretation is “giving light.” Maier is a variant of Mayer. Interpretations include “a large man”, “a farmer”, and “one who is shining bright”. These belong to different or overlapping naming contexts.
Explained through its name family
Where it comes from
Μάιερ is Maier written in the Greek alphabet. Maier is a variant of Meir. An origin associated with Meir is Hebrew. Maier is a variant of Mayer. Mayer has been associated with Latin, German, and Hebrew naming traditions.
Explained through its name family
Μάιερ’s family of names
In Greek usage, Μάιερ as a surname has a transliteration in Maier.
The ring: spellings.
Spellings & scripts 1
The same name written differently, including transliterations into other scripts.
Similar names
If you love Μάιερ, these share its style, era, origin or sound, from outside its own family.