Irena
Irena is a classic feminine name with ancient roots, cherished across many European languages. It offers a well-established, timeless sound along with numerous affectionate nicknames. Its meaning embodies harmony and peace, making it a gentle yet dignified choice for a daughter.
Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisIrena is a feminine name of Greek origin meaning "peace" or "calm".
Detailed Slovak etymology analysis
Pochádza zo starogréckeho ženského mena Eirḗnē (Εἰρήνη), utvoreného z apelatíva eirḗnē s významom „mier“ alebo „pokoj“. V gréckej mytológii bola Eiréné bohyňou mieru.
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International Traveler Index
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IRENA
100% identical to original formNo diacritics (ASCII)
Universal international spelling20 foreign variants
Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky- •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
- •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
- •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 10 svetových jazykoch.
Name days and calendars
Dates in Slovak and international calendarsStandard orthoepic pronunciation with primary stress on the initial syllable.
Grammar & Cases
Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official useDiminutives and pet forms
Affectionate and family nicknamesNotable figures named Irena
6People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.
Polish resistance fighter and Holocaust rescuer (1910-2008)
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Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)
Irena Smith
3 + 1 = 4 syllables
- The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.
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