Irene
[aɪˈriːn]Meaning
from Greek Εἰρήνη (Eirene), meaning "peace"
Background Story
Irene comes from the Greek Εἰρήνη (Eirene), a word meaning "peace", and was the name of the Greek goddess who personified peace. It was also borne by early Christian saints and was common in the Byzantine Empire, notably by an 8th-century empress. The name has traditionally been more popular among Eastern Christians, and in the English-speaking world it was not regularly used until the 19th century.
Variations
Irena, Irina
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