Irenee
Greek · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Irenee
Irénée derives from the Greek name Eirene (Εἰρήνη), meaning "peace," from the root *swe-, which also produced Latin "suavis" (sweet).
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Etymology
Irénée derives from the Greek name Eirene (Εἰρήνη), meaning "peace," from the root *swe-, which also produced Latin "suavis" (sweet). The name has been used primarily in French and Christian contexts, with notable historical bearers including the French Romantic composer Irénée Jollivet and Saint Irenaeus (though the masculine form); it gained particular prominence in France during the 19th century.
Irenee currently ranks #3,808 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1906.
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