Irene at a glance
- Meaning
- Peace
- Origin
- Greek
- Religion
- Christian
- Gender
- girl
- Pronunciation
- I-re-ne
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- classic
- Variants & Spellings
- Irenen, Irenne, Ireneni, Irenenya, Ireneyah, Ireney
Lucky details for Irene
- Number
- 9
- Color
- Coral Red
- Stone
- Red Coral
- Flower
- Marigold
- Day
- Tuesday
- Planet
- Mars
- Zodiac
- Aries
- Metal
- Bronze
Irene is a Greek name meaning “peace”. Parents choose Irene for its 3-syllable rhythm and its association with brave, energetic, fiercely compassionate. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Irene 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 Irene
What does the name Irene mean?
Irene means “peace” and comes from a Greek root.
Is Irene a boy or girl name?
Irene is most often used as a girl name today.
How do you pronounce Irene?
Irene is pronounced I-re-ne (3 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Irene?
The lucky number for Irene is 9, ruled by Mars.
What are good nicknames for Irene?
Popular short forms include Irei, Iren, Irey, Iry.
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