Jirina
Fact sheet
- Name
- Jirina
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
Jirina, correctly spelled as Jiřina, is the feminine form of the Czech name Jiří, which is derived from George. The meaning of the name Jiřina is interpreted as 'the farmer' or 'the land worker'.
What does the name Jirina mean?
The name Jiřina, the feminine variant of Jiří, originates from Czech and carries the meaning 'the farmer' or 'the land worker'. International variants of this name include Georgette, Georgia, Georgiana, Georgina, Georgine, Gergana, Giorgia, Giorgina, Györgyi, and Jurgita.
Where does the name Jirina come from?
The origin of the name Jiřina as the Czech feminine form of George traces back to the ancient Greek name Geōrgios. This, in turn, is based on the ancient Greek word geōrgós, which is composed of the elements gē (earth) and érgon (work) and literally means 'earth worker', though it is often translated as 'farmer' or 'land worker'. The ancient Greek
How do you pronounce Jirina?
The pronunciation of the name Jirina is three syllables and clearly emphasized. It is pronounced as 'Ji-ri-na' [ˈjiːʁina], with the long I at the beginning setting a distinct, bright accent. The sequence of bright vowels provides a melodic lightness that makes Jirina appear fine and agile - friendly, open, and with a gentle yet distinctive timbre.
When is the name day of Jirina?
The name day of Jiřina is celebrated on April 23.
Popularity
In Germany, Jirina is a rather rare first name. In 2012, it reached the 3,656th place on the list of the most common female baby names. Between 2010 and 2024, the name Jirina was given in Germany less than 10 times, placing it at 10,750th. In the last ten years, no child has received this name. Worldwide, Jirina has different rankings in the name charts of individual countries.
Famous people
- Jirina Bohdalova (actress)
- Jirina Haukova (Czech writer)
- Jirina Steimarova (actress from the Czech Republic)
- Jirina Trebicka (Czech actress)
Frequently asked questions about the name Jirina
What is the meaning of the name Jirina?
The name Jirina means 'the farmer' or 'the land worker' and is the feminine form of Jiří.
Where does the name Jirina come from?
Jirina is the Czech variant of the name George, which has its origin in the ancient Greek name Geōrgios, meaning 'earth worker'.
How popular is the name Jirina?
The popularity of the name Jirina varies, but it is known in the Czech Republic and some other countries where traditional names are valued.