Given name · Ancient Greek

Εἰρήνη

“peace”

Εἰρήνη (Eirḗnē) is a feminine given name. It is used in Ancient Greek.

Ancient GreekWritten in Greek script. In English: Irene.

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Meaning & origin

What it means

Εἰρήνη goes back to a word meaning “peace.”

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Εἰρήνη’s family of names

In Ancient Greek usage, Εἰρήνη has a later derivative in Irene. In Ancient Greek usage, Εἰρήνη has a conventional equivalent in the Czech form Irena. In Ancient Greek usage, Εἰρήνη has a conventional equivalent in the English form Irene.

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Εἰρήνη has relatives in 27 languages.

14 related names in 27 languages. Point at a dot, or tab to the map and use the arrow keys.

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Spellings & scripts 1

The same name written differently, including transliterations into other scripts.

Eirḗnēromanization · Ancient Greek

Across languages 13

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