Ira at a glance
- Meaning
- Earth, watchful
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Religion
- Hindu
- Gender
- girl
- Pronunciation
- I-ra
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- classic
- Variants & Spellings
- Irah, Iraah, Ireeya, Iriyiya, Iryah, Iriaah
Lucky details for Ira
- Number
- 4
- Color
- Electric Blue
- Stone
- Blue Sapphire
- Flower
- Hydrangea
- Day
- Saturday
- Planet
- Uranus
- Zodiac
- Aquarius
- Metal
- Lead
Ira is a Sanskrit name meaning “earth, watchful”. Parents choose Ira for its 2-syllable rhythm and its association with practical, inventive, quietly unconventional. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Ira reduce to 4, a number linked with Uranus and with people who are reliable, systematic, brilliant at building things that last.
Numerology
Chaldean value 4 — Practical, inventive, quietly unconventional.
Personality
Practical, inventive, quietly unconventional
Positive Traits
Reliable, systematic, brilliant at building things that last
Negative Traits
Resists sudden change and can be blunt when rushed
Career Suggestions
Engineering, technology, architecture, logistics, research
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FAQs about the name Ira
What does the name Ira mean?
Ira means “earth, watchful” and comes from a Sanskrit root.
Is Ira a boy or girl name?
Ira is most often used as a girl name today.
How do you pronounce Ira?
Ira is pronounced I-ra (2 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Ira?
The lucky number for Ira is 4, ruled by Uranus.
What are good nicknames for Ira?
Popular short forms include Iry.
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