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Iris
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Iris.
Primary meaning
Rainbow; from Greek "iris"
Pronunciation: EYE-ris
Profile summary
Popular flower name; Greek goddess of the rainbow. The current meaning shown for this name is Rainbow; from Greek "iris". The catalog pronunciation is listed as EYE-ris. This profile is also connected to nearby variants in the current catalog, including Iris. Iris appears in girl naming lists and nature style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Iris is currently cataloged under Greek origin, and this page describes its meaning as Rainbow; from Greek "iris".
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Greek origin and Greek-language usage in the current library.
Usage note
In this catalog, Iris is grouped as a nature girl name. Related forms for this profile include Iris. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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