Beloved; uncle
Name Profile
Ira
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Ira.
Primary meaning
Watchful; from Hebrew "ira"
Pronunciation: EYE-rah
Profile summary
Biblical name; also Greek meaning "hero". The current meaning shown for this name is Watchful; from Hebrew "ira". The catalog pronunciation is listed as EYE-rah. This profile is also connected to nearby variants in the current catalog, including Ira. Ira appears in unisex naming lists and biblical style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Ira is currently cataloged under Hebrew origin, and this page describes its meaning as Watchful; from Hebrew "ira".
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Hebrew origin and Scottish-language usage in the current library.
Usage note
In this catalog, Ira is grouped as a biblical unisex name. Related forms for this profile include Ira. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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