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Girl's nameOrigin: Greek, HungarianThis name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar

Irén

Irén is the Hungarian form of the feminine name Irene, traditionally associated with peace and tranquility. Its concise form and distinctive accent give it an elegant, memorable character while preserving its classical charm. It is a graceful choice for parents seeking a timeless name with deep European roots.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

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Hungarian:
Irén
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

A female name of Greek origin meaning peace and calm.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Meno Irén je maďarská podoba mena Irena, ktoré pochádza zo starogréckeho mena Eiréné (Εἰρήνη). Vychádza z gréckeho slova eirḗnē s významom „mier“ alebo „pokoj“; Eiréné bola v gréckej mytológii aj bohyňou mieru.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

Ako ľahko sa meno Irén vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete

90 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie90 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

IREN

Vyžaduje prepis bez mäkčeňov/dĺžňov
Písmo a diakritika:

é (1)

Regionálna stredoeurópska forma
Svetové jazyky:

14 cudzích podôb

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •Mierna diakritika – v medzinárodnom styku sa ľahko prepisuje do základnej latinky.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
25 March
Hungarian Calendar
28 June
Hungarian Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:

Výslovnosť: i-rén, s dlhým é.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 2

According to Slovak orthography rules, this name is uninflected and retains its base form in all grammatical cases.

1. Nominative:Who, what?
Irén
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Irén
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Irén
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Irén
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Irén
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Irén
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Irén

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
IrénkaIrenkaIri
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Ms. Irén
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Irén! Irénka!

Notable figures named Irén

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People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

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Person type
Irén Psota
HU
1929 – 2016Historical Figure

Hungarian actress (1929-2016)

Irén Zilahy
HU
1902 – 1944Historical Figure

Hungarian actress (1904–1944)

Irén Lovász
HU
born 1961Notable Figure

Hungarian singer (born: 1961)

Irén Barbér
SI
1939 – 2006Historical Figure

writer (1939–2006)

Irén Gál
HU
1890 – 1974Historical Figure

piano teacher, communist politician Béla Kun's wife

Irén Hönsch
HU
1932 – 2021Historical Figure

Hungarian chess player

Irén Sütő
HU
1926 – 1991Historical Figure

Hungarian actress

Irén Gulácsy
HU
1894 – 1945Historical Figure

writer, politician (1894–1945)

Test how Irén sounds with your surname

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Full name:

Irén Smith

2 + 1 = 3 syllables

85 / 100Very good
ID
Initials / monogram:with dots:I.S.without dots:IS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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