Ireland

Ireland Meaning & Origin

About Ireland
The name Ireland is derived from the Irish word "Éire," which means "abundant land" or "fertile land." It is a combination of the words "éir" (meaning "burden" or "plenty") and "land." The name reflects the country's lush landscapes, fertile soil, and rich natural resources, emphasizing its agricultural and natural beauty.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Ireland are female.

Ireland Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 1.95% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARLNT
🗽 NYSIIS
IA
🔊 Soundex
I604053
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AY1 ER0 L AH0 N D
🌐 IPA
/ˈaɪərlənd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARLNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I645

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ireland in Braille

Here's how to represent Ireland in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Ireland in braille

How to Spell the Name Ireland in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Ireland using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Ireland in sign language

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