girl · Sanskrit

Ira

/I-ra/

Meaning: Earth, watchful

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

Nicknames

Iry

Middle Names

Sibling Names

Compatible Names

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.