Irina

Irina is a feminine first name that is considered the Russian variant of Irene and carries the meaning "the Peaceful" or "the Tranquil." This derivation comes from the Ancient Greek word eirene, which stands for "peace, harmony." The name has its roots in Greek mythology and refers to Eirene, the daughter of Zeus and the goddess of peace.

What does the name Irina mean?

Irina is the feminine form of the name Irene and means "the Peaceful" or "the Tranquil." The origin of the name can be traced back to the Ancient Greek eirene, which translates to "peace, harmony." Irina is not only common in Russia but also in various Eastern European countries, including Bulgaria, Romania, and Georgia. Variants of Irina or Irene include Airin (Scandinavian), Airine (Lithuanian), Arina (Russian), Ayrin, Eyrin (Irish), Ira (short form), Ireen (English), Iren (Hungarian), Irena (Slavic), Irini (Greek), Irja (Finnish), Irka (Polish, Czech), Iryna (Belarusian, Ukrainian), and Iria (Spanish, Portuguese).

Where does the name Irina come from?

The name Irina has Ancient Greek roots and means "the Peaceful" or "the Tranquil." The Ancient Greek word eirene stands for "peace, harmony." Irina is used in various languages, including Bulgarian, Georgian, Romanian, and Russian.

How do you pronounce Irina?

The sound and pronunciation of Irina are soft and three-syllable. In the German language, the name is usually pronounced as "I-ri-na" [iˈʁiːna]. The name begins with a clear I sound that conveys a sense of lightness. The stressed middle syllable with the long I adds brightness to the sound, while the open final "a" creates a warm ending. Overall, Irina thus appears feminine and melodious - classic, harmonious, and timeless.

When is the name day of Irina?

The name day for Irina is celebrated on the following days: January 22, February 21, April 1, May 5, August 9, and October 20.

Popularity

In Germany, Irina is among the popular first names and currently ranks 776th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 1986, when it reached 122nd place. In the last ten years, Irina has been given as a first name about 520 times, placing it 829th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, the name ranks 910th.

Nicknames & pet names

Bini / Ina / Ini / Ira / Ire / Ireni / Iri / Irinchen / Irine / Irini / Irinka / Irinos / Irinosus / Irinschgal / Irinska / Irinuschka / Irinusja / Irinäus / Irir / Irischka / Irni / Irotschka / Irra / Irre / Iry / Irö / Irün / Rina / Rinchen / Rini / Rins

Similar first names

Iryna

Famous people

• Irina Alexandrowna Meleschina (Russian long jumper)
• Irina Alfyorova (actress from Russia)
• Irina Anatoljewna Priwalowa (Russian sprinter)
• Irina Andrejewna Gordejewa (Russian high jumper)
• Irina Csilla Bard (musical performer)
• Irina Dorneanu (rower from Romania)
• Irina Eduardowna Permitina (long-distance runner from Russia)
• Irina Eduardowna Sluzkaja (Russian figure skater)
• Irina Fedotova (rower)
• Irina Gritsenko (badminton player from France)
• Irina Igorewna Antonenko (model from Russia)
• Irina Iwanowna Kiritschenko (Russian cyclist)
• Irina Kalentieva (Russian cyclist)
• Irina Korschunow (writer)
• Irina Kotikhina (Russian table tennis player)
• Irina Lazareanu (model and songwriter)
• Irina Mataeva (Russian singer)
• Irina Michailowna Leuchina (Russian biathlete)
• Irina Nikolajewna Korschanenko (athlete from Russia)
• Irina Nikolajewna Timofejewa (Russian long-distance runner)