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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Peace
- Origin
- Ancient Greek
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- eye-REE-nee
Eirene is an Ancient Greek name meaning "peace," pronounced eye-REE-nee (IPA /aɪˈriːni/). It's a short, soft-sounding name with a clear, simple meaning, and it's rarely heard on playgrounds, so a child named Eirene is likely to be the only one in the room.
Meaning & Origin of Eirene
Meaning: Peace.
Origin: Ancient Greek.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Eirene
eye-REE-neeIPA /aɪˈriːni/
Popularity of Eirene
Eirene has been rare in the U.S. since 1971, when the Social Security data begins. It peaked at #6496 in 2019 with 18 babies, and in 2024 it ranked #9063 with 11 babies.
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These names have followed a similar path to Eirene in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Eirene mean?
Peace. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Eirene?
Eirene is pronounced eye-REE-nee (IPA: /aɪˈriːni/).
Is Eirene a popular name right now?
Eirene peaked at #6496 in 2019 and is ranked #9063 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1971–2024.)
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