Girl name
Irena name meaning
“peace, tranquility”
Irena is a feminine name meaning “peace” or “tranquility”. It is a European form of Irene, derived from the Greek word eirene, meaning “peace”. Alongside its connection to Irene, the name is also known through several saints in the Christian tradition.
What does Irena mean?
The ending -na appears in names of varied origins, including Ratna, Agustina, and Diana. These final letters do not have one independent meaning that applies to every name. More girl names ending in -na →
Origin and cultural usage of Irena
Irena is a European form of Irene, derived from Greek eirene ‘peace’. The name is also borne by several Christian saints.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Irena
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Irena, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
-
Meaning of each word
- Irena: peace, tranquility
- Vinny: to conquer, to win
- Janis: God is gracious
-
Meaning of each word
- Irena: peace, tranquility
- Ribka: bond, binding
- Gracia: grace, bestowed favor
-
Irena Narek
Meaning of each word
- Irena: peace, tranquility
- Narek: from Narek
-
Meaning of each word
- Mahdalena: a woman from Magdala
- Irena: peace, tranquility
- Nicole: victory of the people
-
Irena Jessy
Meaning of each word
- Irena: peace, tranquility
- Jessy: God beholds; gift
-
Meaning of each word
- Irena: peace, tranquility
- Martince: associated with Mars
- Janis: God is gracious
Make more combinations with the generator →More girl name combinations →
How to pronounce Irena
| Syllables | 3 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦶꦫꦺꦤ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮄᮛᮨᮔ |
Is Irena a girl’s name?
Yes, Irena is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Irena ranks #1,737 among girl names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Irena
Names with related meanings
- Rahayu♀Safety and well-being
- Susanti♀Good peace, tranquility
- Aminah♀Safe, secure
- Santi♀Peace, serenity
- Irene♀Peace and tranquillity
- Larasati♀Harmonious, well matched
- Mira♀Wonderful
- Ulfah♀Closeness, affectionate bonds
- Salma♀Safe, free from harm
- Halimah♀Forbearing, patient, slow to anger
- Ning♂♀Clear
- Salamah♀Safety, freedom from harm
Famous people named Irena
- Irena Justine · b. 1993
FAQ about the name Irena
What is the meaning of Irena?
Irena means peace, tranquility. Irena is a European form of Irene, derived from Greek eirene ‘peace’. The name is also borne by several Christian saints.
Is Irena a girl’s name?
Yes, Irena is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Irena?
Irena is of Greek and European origin.
How many syllables does Irena have?
Irena has 3 syllables (I-re-na) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Irena?
Irena ranks #1,737 among girl names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Irena?
Some ideas: Irena Vinny Janis; Irena Ribka Gracia; Irena Narek.
Famous people named Irena?
Notable people named Irena include Irena Justine.
About this entry
Entry ID: nm05896 · Updated · How we research names · Report a mistake