Given name
Naarai
“child of Yah”
Naarai is used as a given name.
Original Hebrewנערי
Meaning & origin
What it means
As a biblical name, Naarai is thought to mean “child of Yah.”
From biblical name research
Where it comes from
Naarai is a variant of Naarah. An origin associated with Naarah is Hebrew.
Explained through its name family
How it developed
Possibly from the Hebrew verb na'ar (נער), “to be young, and possibly.”
From biblical name research
In the Bible
In the Bible, the name Naarai appears in 1 Chronicles 11:37, 2 Samuel 23:35.
- 1 Chronicles 11:37
- 2 Samuel 23:35
From biblical name research
The ring: nicknames and forms.
Nicknames & forms 1
Diminutives, pet forms, short forms and variants used alongside the name.
See also 3
Names our sources mention alongside this one. They are related in story or meaning, not forms of this name.
Similar names
If you love Naarai, these share its style, era, origin or sound, from outside its own family.
Ahasbai
“i flee to the Lord” · “or let me hide”
—
Ahi
“my brother” · “brother (of...)”
36% boys · 64% girls
Milalai
“talkative” · “eloquent”
>99% girls
Annag
“a woman graced with God's favor”
>99% girls
Abrāā́m
“father of many nations”
—
Abaraine
“mother of a multitude; mother of nations”
—
Gamly
“benefit of God” · “God's reward”
—
Addams
“man” · “of the earth”
—