כְּפִיר

Kfir

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Kfir is a Jewish boy name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Young lion”.

MeaningYoung lion
GenderBoy
OriginHebrew
Written asכְּפִיר
Pronunciationk'FEER
TraditionJewish
Used inIsrael

Meaning and origin of Kfir

Kfir is the Hebrew word for a young lion, a strong, maned lion in its prime, used in several biblical passages alongside other words for lions. As a personal name it is a modern Israeli creation, part of the trend for short nature and strength names. It was also the name of an Israeli fighter aircraft, the Kfir, which helped make the word familiar.

Is Kfir a Jewish name?

Kfir is a Hebrew word that appears in the Hebrew Bible, for instance in Psalms and Ezekiel, but not as anyone's name; as a given name it is modern and used by Jewish families.

How popular is Kfir?

A well-established boys' name in Israel; rare elsewhere.

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Spellings and variants of Kfir

Kefir

Names similar to Kfir

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kfir mean?

Kfir means 'Young lion'. It is of Hebrew origin.

Is Kfir a Jewish name?

Kfir is a Hebrew word that appears in the Hebrew Bible, for instance in Psalms and Ezekiel, but not as anyone's name; as a given name it is modern and used by Jewish families.

How do you pronounce Kfir?

Kfir is pronounced k'FEER.

Is Kfir a boy or girl name?

Kfir is usually a boy name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.