Male Name
Ireneus
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
Latinizations
peace
variants
Writing Systems
ΕἰρηναῖοςAncient Greek
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
57/100
Meaning & Etymology
Ireneus is a variant of the name Irenaeus, which originates from the Ancient Greek name Εἰρηναῖος (Eirēnaîos), meaning 'peaceful'. The name is historically significant due to its association with Saint Irenaeus, a 2nd-century Greek bishop who played a crucial role in the development of Christian theology and the establishment of proto-orthodoxy.
Etymology
Original Form:
Εἰρηναῖος (Eirēnaîos)
Evolution:
The name evolved from the Ancient Greek 'Eirēnaîos' to the Latin 'Irenaeus', and later to its variant forms such as 'Ireneus'.
Source:
Ancient Greek