Irina
Russian · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Irina
Irina is the Russian form of Irene, derived from the Greek "eirene", meaning "peace."
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Etymology
female given name (Ирина)
Irina currently ranks #1,636 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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