Iris

Iris Meaning & Origin

About Iris
The name Iris is of Greek origin and means "rainbow." In Greek mythology, Iris was the goddess of the rainbow and the messenger of the gods. The name Iris is often associated with beauty, grace, and vibrant colors, symbolizing the connection between heaven and earth. It is a name that conveys a sense of enchantment and wonder.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Iris are female.

Iris Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 13.58% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARS
🗽 NYSIIS
IA
🔊 Soundex
I602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AY1 R AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈaɪrɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Iris in Braille

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

The name Iris in braille

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

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

The name Iris in sign language

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