Irena at a glance
- Meaning
- Peace
- Origin
- Greek
- Religion
- Christian
- Gender
- girl
- Pronunciation
- I-re-na
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- uncommon
- Variants & Spellings
- Irene, Iren, Irenenah, Ireneno, Ireneia, Ireneyiya
Lucky details for Irena
- Number
- 5
- Color
- Turquoise
- Stone
- Emerald
- Flower
- Lavender
- Day
- Wednesday
- Planet
- Mercury
- Zodiac
- Gemini
- Metal
- Mercury alloy
Irena is a Greek name meaning “peace”. It is a spelling variant of Irene and carries exactly the same meaning, with a softer, more modern look on paper. Parents choose Irena for its 3-syllable rhythm and its association with quick-witted, adaptable, loves variety. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Irena reduce to 5, a number linked with Mercury and with people who are charming, articulate, a natural at making friends anywhere.
Numerology
Chaldean value 5 — Quick-witted, adaptable, loves variety.
Personality
Quick-witted, adaptable, loves variety
Positive Traits
Charming, articulate, a natural at making friends anywhere
Negative Traits
Gets restless with routine and may struggle to sit still
Career Suggestions
Marketing, sales, journalism, software, entrepreneurship
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FAQs about the name Irena
What does the name Irena mean?
Irena means “peace” and comes from a Greek root.
Is Irena a boy or girl name?
Irena is most often used as a girl name today.
How do you pronounce Irena?
Irena is pronounced I-re-na (3 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Irena?
The lucky number for Irena is 5, ruled by Mercury.
What are good nicknames for Irena?
Popular short forms include Irei, Iren, Irey, Iry.
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