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Irina
Irina (name) means a female given name of Russian origin, related to the English name Irene. Example: “Irina trained as a ballet dancer in St. Petersburg.”
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A female given name of Russian origin, related to the English name Irene.
"Irina trained as a ballet dancer in St. Petersburg."
How to use Irina
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA common Slavic girl's name that corresponds to "Irene" in English.
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Etymology
From Russian Irína, ultimately sharing a root with the Greek-derived English name Irene.
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What does “Irina” mean?
The word “Irina” means a female given name of Russian origin, related to the English name Irene. In plain terms, a common Slavic girl's name that corresponds to "Irene" in English.
How do you use “Irina” in a sentence?
Here is “Irina” used in a sentence: “Irina trained as a ballet dancer in St. Petersburg.”
What part of speech is “Irina”?
“Irina” is a name.
Where does the word “Irina” come from?
The word “Irina” comes from Greek. From Russian Irína, ultimately sharing a root with the Greek-derived English name Irene.
Is “Irina” a common word?
“Irina” is an uncommon word in modern English.
