Irene

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    Origin:
  • Greek: Peace; Irene was the Greek goddess of peace. Another famous bearer was an eighth-century Byzantine empress, the first woman to lead the Empire. She originally served as regent for her son but later had him killed and ruled alone.
Popularity:
How popular is Irene? Here's how many babies were named Irene over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Alternate Spellings:
Irayna   •   Iryna
International Variations:
Arina   •   Irina
Nicknames:
Rena   •   Rina
Syllables:
2
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