Iris
[ˈaɪrɪs]Meaning
Greek word for "rainbow"; the name of the Greek goddess of the rainbow
Background Story
Iris is the Greek word for "rainbow" and the name of the Greek goddess of the rainbow, who also served as a messenger to the gods. The name can also be given in reference to the iris flower or the coloured part of the eye, words that derive from the same Greek source. It is used in Icelandic and Portuguese, and related forms include Iiris and Irida.
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