Girl name
Irene name meaning
“peace, peacefulness”
Irene means “peace” or “peacefulness.” It derives from Greek Eirēnē, the word for peace, and is used as a feminine name in Türkiye. Eirene is also the personification of peace in Greek mythology, giving the name a concrete association with a figure represented in ancient art and stories.
What does Irene mean?
Peace, peacefulness
In Turkish: barış, esenlik
Irene is an old feminine name directly expressing the idea of peace. Its associations include the Greek mythological figure Eirene and the Byzantine empress Irene. Irina and Eirini share the same root, preserving the central meaning of peace across different linguistic forms.
Origin of the name Irene
Irene is a feminine name derived from Greek Eirēnē, meaning peace. The same word names the personification of peace in Greek mythology.
How to pronounce Irene
| Syllables | 3 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɯɾene/ |
Is Irene a girl’s name?
Yes, Irene is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Irene does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Irene
Names with related meanings
- Eslem♀Safer
- Yüsra♀Ease, comfort and favourable circumstances
- Amine♀Safe, secure, free from fear
- Meva♀A place of refuge, shelter, or abode
- Cennet♀Paradise
- Firdevs♀Paradise
- Selma♀Safe, unharmed, in well-being
- Esen♀Healthy, safe and sound, well
- Asude♀Peaceful, tranquil
- Saadet♀Happiness, well-being and good fortune
- Leyan♀Gentleness
- Sakine♀Calm, still
FAQ about the name Irene
What is the meaning of Irene?
Irene means “peace, peacefulness”. Irene is a feminine name derived from Greek Eirēnē, meaning peace. The same word names the personification of peace in Greek mythology.
Is Irene a girl’s name?
Yes, Irene is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Irene in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Irene nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Irene?
Irene is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Irene have?
Irene has 3 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Irene?
Irene does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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