"Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool."
Christian Name · Welsh Origin
Eira Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Eira
girl
Eira means "Snow; Mercy", a girl's name of Welsh origin. The name Eira does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Eira falls as snow upon scarlet sins — washing, purging, making white, the frozen mercy that covers and cleanses.
Is Eira in the Bible?
No — the name Eira does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Snow; Mercy", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Eira.
Pronunciation:/AY-ruh/
OriginWelsh
MeaningSnow; Mercy
What does Eira mean?
Eira is a girl name of Welsh origin meaning "Snow; Mercy". Eira is snow — and God washes sins white as snow. 'Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow.' Eira embodies the purity of divine forgiveness.
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What does Eira mean in the Bible?
Eira means "Snow; Mercy" and is a name of Welsh origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Eira is snow — and God washes sins white as snow. 'Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow.' Eira embodies the purity of divine forgiveness.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Eira?
Eira is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Snow; Mercy" — not because Scripture names anyone Eira.
"Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow."
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Which books of the Bible mention Eira?
Eira is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Eira?
Eira falls as snow upon scarlet sins — washing, purging, making white, the frozen mercy that covers and cleanses.
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Eira name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Eira
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Eira?
You can read every verse where Eira appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.