Irini
Fact sheet
- Name
- Irini
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
The first name Irini is the modern Greek variant of Irene and means "the Peaceful" or "the Tranquil." The name derives from the ancient Greek word eirene, which means "peace" or "harmony." In Greek mythology, Eirene is a goddess of peace and the daughter of Zeus.
What does the name Irini mean?
Irini is the modern Greek form of Irene and carries the meaning "the Peaceful" or "the Tranquil," which traces back to the ancient Greek eirene, meaning "peace, harmony." The name originates from Eirene, the daughter of the god Zeus and a goddess of peace. Variants of Irini or Irene include Airin (Scandinavian), Airine (Lithuanian), Arina (Russian), Ayrin, Eyrin (Irish), Ira (short form), Ireen (English), Iren (Hungarian), Irena (Slavic), Irina (Russian, Bulgarian), Irja (Finnish), Irka (Polish, Czech), Iryna (Belarusian, Ukrainian), and Iria (Spanish, Portuguese).
Where does the name Irini come from?
The name Irini has ancient Greek roots and means "the Peaceful" or "the Tranquil." The ancient Greek word eirene is composed of terms for "peace" and "harmony," and the name is used in the Greek language.
How do you pronounce Irini?
The pronunciation of Irini is three syllables and fluid. In German, the name is usually pronounced as "I-ri-ni" [iˈʁiːni], with bright I sounds dominating, giving the name a lightness. The gentle R in the middle ensures a harmonious flow, while the final I keeps the sound open. Irini thus sounds melodic and balanced.
When is the name day of Irini?
Name days for Irini are celebrated on January 22, February 21, April 1, May 5, August 9, and October 20.
Popularity
Irini is among the popular first names in Germany. The current rank in the list of most common female baby names is 1,333. The best placement was achieved in 2007, when it ranked 732nd. In the last ten years, the name has been chosen about 200 times as a first name, placing it at 1,584th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, Irini ranks 1,602nd.
Nicknames & pet names
Eirin / Ini / Iri / Irinaki / Irinchen / Irinilein / Irinula / Iris / Irni / Nini / Rini / Riri / Spidrini
Similar first names
Famous people
- Irini Ioannidou (footballer from Germany)
- Irini Merkouri (singer)
- Irini Merleni (Ukrainian wrestler)
- Irini Qirjako (singer from Albania)
Frequently asked questions about the name Irini
What does the name Irini mean?
Irini means 'the Peaceful' or 'the Tranquil' and derives from the ancient Greek word eirene, which stands for 'peace' and 'harmony.'
Where does the name Irini come from?
The name Irini has its roots in ancient Greek and is used in the modern Greek language.
How popular is the name Irini?
Irini is widespread in Greece and among Greek-speaking communities, but it is less commonly found internationally.