Irena Name Meaning, Origin, History, And Popularity

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Anagram Names Of Irena

William Shakespeare is known for his ‘onomastic wit,’ with anagrams being one of them (remember the play Twelfth Night?). Anagram is the rearrangement of the same letters to form different words. Anagramming names has been in vogue for centuries now, and why not when it can create some cute names? Anagram baby names stand out with their unique sound and spellings. You may try an anagram of your name or your partner’s; even better if you combine both names and then try an anagram for the baby. It all stays in the family this way. You may also try anagram names for siblings, especially twins. Here are some anagrams of Irena.

Arine

Arnie

Raine

Aerin

Arien

Einar

Erian

Erina

Ernia

Neria

Reina

Renia

Raeni

Aneri

Eiran

Popular Songs On The Name Irena

Irena has a lyrical presence in various songs. Check them out here.

Song	Artist
Irena	Rocco Granata
Irena	Dustin Kines
Irena	Tony Bennett
Irena	Śląskie Szwagry
Irena	Rivermaya
Irena	Mike Good FM
Irena	Saban Bajramovic
Irena	Novembar

Acrostic Poem On Irena

Dive into the lyrical charm of the name Irena with this acrostic poem. Witness how each letter paints together a story, capturing the name’s individuality, strength, vitality, and sophistication. Inspiring, is it? Why not try a similar poem that describes what you think of your baby’s personality?

Insightful and calm, always a charm.

Rainbow of joy, spreading happiness and laughter like wildfire.

Energetic and enigmatic, eagerly embracing every new day.

Nurturing soul, nourished by the nectar of nature.

Ambitious and active, never resting for a minute.

Irena’s Zodiac Sign And Birth Star As Per Vedic Astrology

Vedic astrology, also called Jyotisha, provides deep insights into a person’s life based on celestial positions at birth. Rashi and nakshatra, which are an integral part of Jyotisha, are believed to influence an individual’s personality and life events. The following sections give you rashi-related information, such as the associated letters, elements, ruling body, quality, and nakshatra for the name Irena. These details help analyze a person’s characteristics, personality, and behavior.

Zodiac Sign (Rashi)

As shown in the following table, each rashi is associated with specific sounds, which are often used as the starting letters of names for newborns in Hindu families. Each rashi is represented by a figure and one of the five elements – Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether (Space). One ruling celestial body, known as its 'rashi lord' or 'ruler' is assigned to these rashis. These bodies include Venus, Mars, Sun, Moon, Mercury, Jupiter, and Saturn. Furthermore, the rashis are assigned various qualities or gunas.

Rashi (zodiac sign)	Mesha (Aries)
Starting letters for Mesha (Aries) rashi	A, L, E, I, O
Representation	Ram
Element	Fire
Ruling body	Mars
Quality	Movable (chara)

Birth Star (Nakshatra)

Another important aspect of Vedic Astrology is the nakshatras, the lunar constellations or star clusters that the Moon occupies during a person's birth. There are 27 nakshatras, each with its own unique qualities, attributes, and symbolism. Each rashi contains two-and-one-fourth nakshatras in it. For example, Aries contains Ashwini, Bharani, and Krithika nakshatras.

The below table provides information on the nakshatras’ degrees on the zodiac circle, their lords and related syllables, for babies born in the Mesha (Aries) rashi. These syllables/phonetics are popularly used to choose the baby name. For precise nakshatra calculation based on your baby's birthplace and date, use our Nakshatra Calculator.

Nakshatra	Degrees Of The Nakshatra	Nakshatra Lord (Ruler)	Name Syllables
Ashwini (Awasthi, Aswini)	Aries (0 to 13.20 degrees)	Ketu	Chu, Che, Cho, Choo, La, Laa
Bharani	Aries (13. 20 to 26.40 degrees)	Venus	Lee, Lu, Le, Lo, Li
Krittika (Karthikai, Krithika)	Aries (26.40 to 30.00 degrees)	Sun	Aa, Ae, E, Ee, Ai, A, I, Oo, U

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Irena In Different Languages

It’s exciting to see our baby’s name spelled and written in various languages. See how people spell Irena in Spanish, French, German, Italian, and more! Each language has its own way of saying Irena, but it’s still the same special name. Learn how the name looks and sounds in different languages around the world!

Name	Language	Code
Irena	English	en
伊雷娜	Chinese	zh-CN
इरिना	Hindi	hi
Irena	Spanish	es
Irena	French	fr
إيرينا	Arabic	ar
ইরেনা	Bengali	bn
Irena	Portuguese	pt
Ирена	Russian	ru
ارینا	Urdu	ur
Irena	Indonesian	id
Irena	German	de
イレーナ	Japanese	ja
इरिना	Marathi	mr
ఇరేనా	Telugu	te
Irena	Turkish	tr
ஐரினா	Tamil	ta
Irena	Vietnamese	vi
Irena	Tagalog	tl
이레나	Korean	ko
Irena	Hausa	ha
Irena	Swahili	sw
Irena	Javanese	jv
Irena	Italian	it
ਇਰੀਨਾ	Punjabi	pa
ઇરેના	Gujarati	gu
ไอรีน่า	Thai	th
ಐರಿನಾ	Kannada	kn
ኢሬና	Amharic	am
इरिना	Bhojpuri	bho
Irena	Yoruba	yo

How To Communicate The Name Irena In Sign Languages

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In Morse Code

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In Binary

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Name Numerology For Irena

Numerology is an occult system that gives significance to numbers and their influence on human life and destiny. Numerologists attribute specific qualities, energies, and characteristics to a number. Parents who believe in numerology prefer to choose baby names that resonate positively with the child’s unique numerical vibrations, often derived from their date of birth. Here we give a general birth number and personality traits of the name Irena, based on the Pythagorean (Western) system. This analysis will differ from child to child based on their date of birth. You may use our numerology calculator for more personalized information.

Baby Name Lists Containing Irena

Read through our baby name lists that include the name Irena and several other similar names. The wider the choice, the better your selection. Isn't it?

Movie Titles Inspired By The Name Irena

Discover the presence of Irena in an array of films. Know about the various movies that have this name.

Movie title	Other titles	Release year
Irena's Vow	Przysięga Ireny	2023
Irena Sendler: In the Name of Their Mothers	W imię ich matek - Historia Ireny Sendlerowej	2011
Teacher Irena	HaMora Irena, Učiteljica Irena	2010
Dear Irena	Draga Irena!	1970
Irena do domu!	Irén, menj haza!, Irene, bleib zu Hause, Irene, Go Home!, Ireno, domu!, Ирена, домой!	1955

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the meaning of the name Irena?

The name Irena means a variant of irene, and peace.

2. What is the origin of the name Irena?

Irena has a Greek origin.

3. How to pronounce the name Irena?

Irena is pronounced as ai-ree-nuh.

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