Ireen
Greek · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Ireen
The name 'Ireen' is a variant of 'Irene', derived from the Greek word *eirēnē* (εἰρήνη), meaning "peace." It is used primarily in English-speaking and European cultures, often among Christians, with historical roots in early Christian saints and Byzantine empresses who bore the name.
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Etymology
The name 'Ireen' is a variant of 'Irene', derived from the Greek word *eirēnē* (εἰρήνη), meaning "peace." It is used primarily in English-speaking and European cultures, often among Christians, with historical roots in early Christian saints and Byzantine empresses who bore the name.
Ireen currently ranks #4,725 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1922.
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