Irina name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 21st, 2023
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old Greek
Usage: English, Russian, Icelandic, Finnish, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian and Tamil
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Irina ih-REEN-a
Meaning: The Peaceful and Peace
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What does Irina mean?

Irina's meaning is The Peaceful or Peace used for both genders which is used dominantly in Finnish, Icelandic, Danish, Norwegian, Tamil, Russian, English and Swedish has its origin in Old Greek. Irina is a version of lofty and ever lasting Irene.

Queer Irene came from Old Greek, meaning of Irene is "Peaceful, The Word Eirene Which is of the Meaning Peace and The Peaceful".. It is celebrated on April 5th.

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How do I pronounce Irina?

The most common way to pronounce one syllabled Irina is ih-REEN-a with emphasis on second REEN syllable. Some people pronounce it as i-ri-na.

Variants of Irina

Ira, Irene, Irena, Arina, Irka, Ire, Arin, Adriana

Names that rhyme with Irina

How popular is the name Irina?

A common name in United States with over 1588 new-borns have been given the name since 1944. Presently peaked at the charts, 111 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 1809th position.

Also, Irina is common in France where over 2595 new-borns have been given the name since 1931. Recently the name is rising, in 2016, 145 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 405th position.

In England and Wales, Irina is a unique name where it has been in use since 1998 and has secured the place in top 2000 names. Recently in 2018, it ranked 1013rd when 35 girls were named Irina.

Over 205 people have been named Irina in England and Wales. Also, in Switzerland, it has been in use since 1998 and was able to reach the top 200 names. In 2005, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 178 on girl names chart when 44 babies were named Irina.

Over 607 people have been named Irina in Switzerland. Also, in Belgium, it has been in use since 1995 and was able to reach the top 400 names. In 2015, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 355 on girl names chart when 29 babies were named Irina.

Over 370 people have been named Irina in Belgium.

Irina is an uncommon baby name in still in use in Ireland. However things change on global perspective, Irina is extremely popular in Russia where every 1 in 60 have the name as well as in, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Belarus.

Also the baby name is popular in Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Germany, Romania, Moldova, Egypt, Israel, Latvia, Kyrgyzstan, Madagascar, Angola, Bulgaria, Transnistria, Estonia, Georgia, Central African Republic, Spain, Poland, Lithuania, Armenia, Canada and Azerbaijan.

According to our evaluation, over 5040000 babies have been named Irina globally.

YearRankBirths
20181809111
2017261866
2016200398
2015203096
2014287559
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Facts

Irina in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands05303268
Finland0006530

What numbers say about Irina?

You appreciate an educated man. You are one yourself. You are very smart and calculative. Lower your expectations and give the person you truly like a chance to prove. As for your friends, keep it real. Most people enjoy having you around. Situations and people don't bother you much unless they concern you in some way. You have big plans for yourself and your future. Learn what makes you happy.

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  •  Lamiah - Used chiefly in Arabic rarefied, Lamiah means "Shine" and originated from Old Greek is aimed at girls
  •  Dionte - Meaning of Dionte is Dedicated to Dionysos, A Form of Deontae or Abbreviation of Dionysius came from Old Greek and English and is given to both boys and girls is notably used in English
  •  Katjana - Katjana's meaning is The Pure is used primarily in Swedish, Finnish and German that originated from Old Greek is a baby girl name
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Middle names for Irina

Possible options for a child named Irina include these mushrooming and admired middle names:

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Sibling Names for Irina

If you're considering naming your baby girl Irina, you might also be interested in sibling names that complement it. Here are some great ideas to consider for brothers and sisters of an Irina. These names range from classic to modern, so there's no doubt that you'll find something that suits your taste.

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Famous people named Irina

  • Irina Ionesco, French photographer born in Paris, France
  • Irina Krohn, Finnish politician and a former member of Finnish Parliament
  • Irina Nikulchina, Bulgarian biathlete
  • Irina Tweedie, In 'Daughter of Fire: A Diary of a Spiritual Training with a Sufi Master'
  • Irina Khabarova, Russian sprinter
  • Irina Denezhkina, Russian controversial writer
  • Irina Korzhanenko, former Russian shot putter
  • Irina Belova, retired heptathlete from Russia
  • Irina Stankina, Russian race walker
  • Irina Khudoroshkina, Russian shot putter
  • Irina Mushailova, retired Russian athlete
  • Irina Strakhova, race walker who represented the Soviet Union
  • Irina Meszynski, retired East German discus thrower
  • Irina Rosikhina, Russian sprinter who specializes in the 400 metres
  • Irina Beglyakova, Soviet athlete
  • Irina Valyukevich, retired long jumper
  • Irina Mikhailovna of Russia, Russian Tsarevna
  • Irina Permitina, Russian long distance runner
  • Irina Vostrikova, Russian heptathlete
  • Irina Shevchenko, Russian hurdler
  • Irina Bogacheva, Russian mezzo-soprano and a professor of singing at the St Petersburg State Conservatory
  • Irina Brook, French/British stage actress
  • Irina Antonova, Director of the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts
  • Irina Tyukhay, retired Russian heptathlete
  • Irina Kusakina, Soviet luger who competed during the late 1980s
  • Irina Petrova, Russian race walker
  • Irina Gubkina, Russian luger
  • Irina Beletskaya, professor of chemistry at Moscow State University
  • Irina Krush, American chess International Grandmaster
  • Irina Privalova, Russian athlete
  • Irina Derevko, fictional character on the television series 'Alias'
  • Irina Slutskaya, Russian former figure skater
  • Irina Rodnina, Russian politician and figure skater
  • Irina Khakamada, Russian politician
  • Irina Allegrova, Russian singer
  • Irina Pantaeva, Russian-American model and actress
  • Irina Tchachina, is a retired Russian individual rhythmic gymnast
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  • Irina Dvorovenko, Ukrainian American actress and former principal ballet dancer with the American Ballet Theatre
  • Irina Voronina, Russian-American model and Playboy Playmate for January 2001
  • Irina Deriugina, former Soviet individual rhythmic gymnast
  • Irina Press, multitalented Soviet athlete
  • Irina Deleanu, former individual rhythmic gymnast from Romania
  • Irina Meleshina, 7
  • Irina Tolkunova, Russian/Kazakhstani water polo player
  • Irina Lobacheva, Russian former competitive ice dancer
  • Irina Spîrlea, Romanian former tennis player
  • Irina Dunn, Australian writer, social activist and filmmaker
  • Irina Walker, third daughter of King Michael I and Queen Anne of Romania
  • Irina Lăzăreanu, Romanian Canadian model
  • Irina Arkhipova, Russian mezzo-soprano, and later contralto

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