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The Name Irene - Origin and Meaning of Irene
  



The Name Irene - Origin and Meaning of Irene


Gender

Feminine

Origin of the Name Irene

Greek

Usage of the Name Irene

English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish

Meaning of the Name Irene

The name Irene comes from the Greek name Eirene meaning "peace, rest".

Famous Bearers

Bearers of the name include Irene Ryan (1902 - 1973), an American actress; Irene Worth (1916 - 2002), an American actress; Irene Papas (born 1929), a Greek actress and singer; Irene Cara (born 1959), an American singer, songwriter, and actress.
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