Irah at a glance
- Meaning
- Earth, watchful
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Religion
- Hindu
- Gender
- girl
- Pronunciation
- I-rah
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- uncommon
- Variants & Spellings
- Ira, Iraah, Ireeya, Iriyiya, Iryah, Iriaah
Lucky details for Irah
- Number
- 9
- Color
- Coral Red
- Stone
- Red Coral
- Flower
- Marigold
- Day
- Tuesday
- Planet
- Mars
- Zodiac
- Aries
- Metal
- Bronze
Irah is a Sanskrit name meaning “earth, watchful”. It is a spelling variant of Ira and carries exactly the same meaning, with a softer, more modern look on paper. Parents choose Irah for its 2-syllable rhythm and its association with brave, energetic, fiercely compassionate. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Irah reduce to 9, a number linked with Mars and with people who are courageous, generous, stands up for people who need it.
Numerology
Chaldean value 9 — Brave, energetic, fiercely compassionate.
Personality
Brave, energetic, fiercely compassionate
Positive Traits
Courageous, generous, stands up for people who need it
Negative Traits
Acts on impulse and needs an outlet for all that energy
Career Suggestions
Medicine, defence, sport, activism, surgery
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FAQs about the name Irah
What does the name Irah mean?
Irah means “earth, watchful” and comes from a Sanskrit root.
Is Irah a boy or girl name?
Irah is most often used as a girl name today.
How do you pronounce Irah?
Irah is pronounced I-rah (2 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Irah?
The lucky number for Irah is 9, ruled by Mars.
What are good nicknames for Irah?
Popular short forms include Irai, Iry.
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