"The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?"
Christian Name · Hebrew Origin
Lior Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Lior
unisex
Lior means "My light; Light to me", a unisex name of Hebrew origin. The name Lior does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Lior shines borrowed light — the LORD himself the lamp, the soul who fears no darkness because Christ is the light of life.
Is Lior in the Bible?
No — the name Lior does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "My light; Light to me", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Lior.
Pronunciation:/LEE-or/
OriginHebrew
MeaningMy light; Light to me
What does Lior mean?
Lior is a unisex name of Hebrew origin meaning "My light; Light to me". Lior means my light — and the LORD is my light and my salvation. 'The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?' Lior carries no other lamp.
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What does Lior mean in the Bible?
Lior means "My light; Light to me" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Lior means my light — and the LORD is my light and my salvation. 'The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?' Lior carries no other lamp.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Lior?
Lior is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "My light; Light to me" — not because Scripture names anyone Lior.
"Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life."
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What are the variants and nicknames of Lior?
Lior has 1 recorded variant, short form, and translation across languages and biblical traditions.
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Which books of the Bible mention Lior?
Lior is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Lior?
Lior shines borrowed light — the LORD himself the lamp, the soul who fears no darkness because Christ is the light of life.
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Lior name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Lior does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "My light; Light to me", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Lior.
Lior means "My light; Light to me." It is a Hebrew name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "My light; Light to me" — runs right through the Bible.
Hebrew. Lior comes into English from Hebrew and carries the sense "My light; Light to me." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Lior
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Lior?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Lior?
You can read every verse where Lior 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.