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Irene

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Irene (noun) means In Greek mythology, the goddess who personified peace. Example: “Ancient vases sometimes depict Irene holding an olive branch.”

noun
1
In Greek mythology, the goddess who personified peace.
"Ancient vases sometimes depict Irene holding an olive branch."
2
A given name for girls, popular since the 1800s and drawn from the Greek word for peace.
"Her grandmother, also named Irene, emigrated from Athens."

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In plain EnglishA female given name meaning "peace," also the name of a Greek goddess.

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irenes plural

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek "Eirene," meaning "peace" — the name of the goddess of peace.

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Irene” mean?

The word “Irene” means in Greek mythology, the goddess who personified peace. In plain terms, a female given name meaning "peace," also the name of a Greek goddess.

How do you pronounce “Irene”?

“Irene” is pronounced eye-REEN (/aɪˈɹiːn/ in IPA).

How do you use “Irene” in a sentence?

Here is “Irene” used in a sentence: “Ancient vases sometimes depict Irene holding an olive branch.”

What part of speech is “Irene”?

“Irene” is a noun.

Where does the word “Irene” come from?

The word “Irene” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek "Eirene," meaning "peace" — the name of the goddess of peace.

Is “Irene” a common word?

“Irene” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Irene” have?

“Irene” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in Greek mythology, the goddess who personified peace.

What is the origin of the name Irene?

Irene comes from the Greek word for peace and was originally the name of the goddess who personified peace in Greek mythology. It became a popular given name for girls from the 1800s onward.

Who was Irene in Greek mythology?

Irene was the goddess who personified peace in Greek mythology. Her name later passed into common use as a girl's given name across many English-speaking countries.

Is Irene a Greek or English name?

Irene is Greek in origin, derived directly from the Greek word for peace, but it has been widely adopted as an English given name since the 1800s.

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