Leor is a Hebrew name meaning "my light," from the word for light with a possessive ending.
Leor (לְאוֹר) is a lyrical Hebrew name meaning 'I have light' or 'light is mine,' drawn from the Hebrew root or (אוֹר), meaning light — the same root found in the word Torah, often translated as 'illumination' or 'teaching.' It is closely related to the more widely known Israeli name Lior, and both carry the same radiant meaning. In Hebrew naming tradition, light is among the most auspicious of associations, evoking clarity, wisdom, divine presence, and hope.
Leor is primarily used in Israel and among Jewish diaspora communities, where it functions as both a given name and an element in compound names. It is gender-fluid in modern Israeli usage, appearing for both boys and girls, and its brevity and brightness make it phonetically appealing in many languages. The name fits naturally into a contemporary naming landscape that prizes short, meaningful names with deep roots.
Culturally, Leor sits at an interesting intersection: it is ancient in its roots yet feels thoroughly modern in sound and spirit. It lacks the heavy historical and biblical associations of names like Elijah or David, giving parents a meaningful Hebrew name that feels fresh. In literary and artistic Israeli culture, the imagery of light — personal light, carried light, inner light — resonates deeply, and a name that literally means 'my light' carries an intimacy and warmth that feels like a blessing whispered at birth.