What is the origin of the name Irine?

Irine is a name of Greek origin.

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Irine

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Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

1,527

Peak Year

#66 in 1922

First Recorded

1895

Style

Classic & Timeless, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A form of Irene, meaning "peace" in Greek.

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Iri Rena Reni

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Numerology

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Nicknames

Iri Rena Reni

Spelling Variations

Irena Eirene Irina

Similar Names

Irene Serena Eliana Alina

Personality Traits

PeacefulGentleKindEmpathetic

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