Purple flower; from Greek "hyakinthos"
Name Profile
Irene
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Irene.
Primary meaning
Peace; from Greek "eirēnē"
Pronunciation: eye-REEN
Profile summary
Greek goddess of peace; common name. The current meaning shown for this name is Peace; from Greek "eirēnē". The catalog pronunciation is listed as eye-REEN. This profile is also connected to nearby variants in the current catalog, including Irene. Irene appears in unisex naming lists and modern style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Irene is currently cataloged under Greek origin, and this page describes its meaning as Peace; from Greek "eirēnē".
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Greek origin and Scottish-language usage in the current library.
Usage note
In this catalog, Irene is grouped as a modern unisex name. Related forms for this profile include Irene. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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