Surname · Greek
Μάυρ
“giving light”
Μάυρ is used as a surname.
GreekWritten in Greek script. In English: Mayr.
Meaning & origin
What it means
Μάυρ is Mayr written in the Greek alphabet. Mayr is a variant of Meir. One Hebrew interpretation is “giving light.”
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Where it comes from
Μάυρ is Mayr written in the Greek alphabet. Mayr is a variant of Meir. An origin associated with Meir is Hebrew.
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Μάυρ’s family of names
In Greek usage, Μάυρ as a surname has a transliteration in Mayr.
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