Irēna

See also: Irena and irena

Latvian

Etymology

First recorded as a given name of Latvians during 1825-1850. Ultimately from Ancient Greek Εἰρήνη (Eirḗnē, literally “peace”). Cognate to English Irene.

Proper noun

Irēna f

1. a female given name from Ancient Greek.

Related terms

• Irina
• Irīna

References

• Klāvs Siliņš: Latviešu personvārdu vārdnīca. Riga "Zinātne" 1990, →ISBN
• [1] Population Register of Latvia: Irēna was the only given name of 7434 persons in Latvia on May 21st 2010.