Irene

Irene Meaning & Origin

About Irene
The surname Irene is derived from the Greek name "Eirene," meaning "peace." It is a feminine given name that was popularized by early Christians, particularly in the Eastern Orthodox Church. The surname Irene is often associated with individuals who embody peace, harmony, and tranquility.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Irene is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Irene: 378
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 54,530
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Irene based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Irene is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ARN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
IA
πŸ”Š Soundex
I6050
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
AY0 R IY1 N
🌐 IPA
/aΙͺˈrin/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ARN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Irene in Braille

Here's how to represent Irene in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Irene in braille

How to sign the name Irene using Sign Language

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

The name Irene in sign language

Numerology