Gender: Male
Meir Feinstein was an Irgun member in pre-state Mandatory Palestine, during the Jewish insurgency in Mandatory Palestine. Feinstein, who was sentenced to death by the British authorities, is remembered for his suicide together with Moshe Barazani, another Jewish underground fighter under sentence of death; the two killed themselves embracing each other with a live grenade lodged between them hours before their scheduled hangings. He is memorialized in Israel today as one of 12 Olei Hagardom.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on May 28, 2024
On the name Meir Feinstein, Meir means One who Shines, Bringer of Light, Farmer, Light, Enlightens, Glowing, Encourages.
The name Meir Feinstein is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Meir is commonly found in Israel, Palestine, United States of America, and 50 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name Meir is recorded 5,054 times globally, ranking it as the 9,993th most common name worldwide.
Meir is most prevalent in Israel, with 2,987 occurrences, making it the 182th most popular name in the country.
In Israel, the name Meir is found among 1 in every 108 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | #182 | 1 : 108 |
| Palestine | #380 | 1 : 250 |
| United States of America | #6,697 | 1 : 5,259 |
| Kazakhstan | #3,263 | 1 : 2,342 |
| France | #15,272 | 1 : 22,877 |
| Canada | #7,747 | 1 : 8,883 |
| United Kingdom | #14,620 | 1 : 18,273 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Meir from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Meir Feinstein was an Irgun member in pre-state Mandatory Palestine, during the Jewish insurgency in Mandatory Palestine. Feinstein, who was sentenced to death by the British authorities, is remembered for his suicide together with Moshe Barazani, another Jewish underground fighter under sentence of death; the two killed themselves embracing each other with a live grenade lodged between them hours before their scheduled hangings. He is memorialized in Israel today as one of 12 Olei Hagardom.
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