Female Name
Irena
i.ˈrɛ.na
ˈɪ.rɛ.na
ˈi.rɛ.na
ɪ.rʲɛ.ˈnɐ
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
currently out of the US top 1000
isograms
peace
Writing Systems
ИренаSerbianBulgarian
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
72/100
classic120%
mature80%
formal120%
upper class80%
wholesome80%
refined100%
strange65%
serious80%
Meaning & Etymology
Irena is a variant of the name Irene, which is used in several languages. The name Irene originates from the Greek word 'eirēnē', meaning 'peace'. Irena, as a form of Irene, carries the same connotations of peace and tranquility. It is a name that has been adopted across various cultures and languages, maintaining its core meaning while adapting to local linguistic nuances.
Etymology
Original Form:
Irene
Evolution:
The name Irena evolved from Irene, adapting to the phonetic and grammatical rules of various languages. It has been used in Slavic languages, among others, where it has been slightly modified to fit l...
Source:
Etymological dictionaries and linguistic studies on name evolution.