Surname · Greek
Μέιερ
“a large man”·“a farmer”·“one who is shining bright”
Μέιερ is used as a surname.
GreekWritten in Greek script. In English: Meier.
Meaning & origin
What it means
Μέιερ is Meier written in the Greek alphabet. Meier 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. Meier is a variant of Meir. One Hebrew interpretation is “giving light.”
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Where it comes from
Μέιερ is Meier written in the Greek alphabet. Meier is a variant of Mayer. Mayer has been associated with Latin, German, and Hebrew naming traditions. Meier is a variant of Meir. An origin associated with Meir is Hebrew.
Explained through its name family
Μέιερ’s family of names
In Greek usage, Μέιερ as a surname has a transliteration in Meier.
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