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Girl's nameOrigin: GreekName day: 6 April

Irena

Irena is a classic feminine name with ancient roots, cherished across many European languages. It offers a well-established, timeless sound along with numerous affectionate nicknames. Its meaning embodies harmony and peace, making it a gentle yet dignified choice for a daughter.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Slovak:
Irena
Czech:
Irena
Hungarian:
Polish:
Irena
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German:
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

Irena is a feminine name of Greek origin meaning "peace" or "calm".

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Pochádza zo starogréckeho ženského mena Eirḗnē (Εἰρήνη), utvoreného z apelatíva eirḗnē s významom „mier“ alebo „pokoj“. V gréckej mytológii bola Eiréné bohyňou mieru.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

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

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie100 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

IRENA

100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvarom
Písmo a diakritika:

Bez diakritiky (ASCII)

Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis
Svetové jazyky:

20 cudzích podôb

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 10 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
6 AprilOficiálny kalendár
Slovak Official CalendarSlovak Extended CalendarTranovský Evangelical
22 January
Croatian Calendar
5 April
Polish Calendar
16 April
Czech Calendar
5 May
Polish CalendarCroatian Calendar
18 September
Polish CalendarCroatian Calendar
20 October
Polish CalendarCroatian Calendar

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 3
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Irena
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Ireny
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Irene
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Irenu
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Irena!
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Irene
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Irenou

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
IrenkaIraIrkaIruška
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Ms. Irena
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Irena! Irenka! Irka!

Notable figures named Irena

6

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

All personalities catalog
Person type
Irena Sendlerowa
PL
1910 – 2008Historical Figure

Polish resistance fighter and Holocaust rescuer (1910-2008)

Irena Szewińská
PL
1946 – 2018Historical Figure

Polish sprinter and sports official (1946–2018)

Irena Nalepa
PL
born 1951Notable Figure

Polish neuroscientist

Irena Roterman-Konieczna
PL
born 1950Notable Figure

Polish biochemist and researcher

Irena Pavlásková
CZ
born 1960Notable Figure

Czech director

Irena Kačírková
CZ
1925 – 1985Historical Figure

Czech actress (1925–1985)

Test how Irena sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

Full name:

Irena Smith

3 + 1 = 4 syllables

90 / 100Excellent
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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