Girl name
İrina name meaning
“peace; tranquillity”
İrina means “peace” or “tranquillity.” It derives from Greek Eirēnē and belongs to the forms used in Slavic languages. Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it shares its origin with Irene and connects with Eirene, the personification of peace in Greek mythology and ancient art.
What does İrina mean?
Peace; tranquillity
In Turkish: barış; huzur
Irina shares its roots with Irene and Eirini. Its meaning can evoke both the end of conflict and a broader sense of calm. In ancient Greece, Eirene personified peace; the name later continued within Christian naming traditions in several linguistic forms.
The ending “-na” is a common final sound in names such as Lina, Mina and Alina, not a suffix with one shared meaning. Each name has to be considered individually. More girl names ending in -na →
Origin of the name İrina
Irina is a feminine form, especially used in Slavic languages, of Greek Eirēnē. The underlying Greek word means “peace.”
| Linguistic origin | Greek, European languages |
|---|---|
| Is İrina in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | İ |
How to pronounce İrina
| Syllables | 3 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /iɾina/ |
Is İrina a girl’s name?
Yes, İrina is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
İrina 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 İrina
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
Famous people named İrina
- İrina Oğuz
FAQ about the name İrina
What is the meaning of İrina?
İrina means “peace; tranquillity”. Irina is a feminine form, especially used in Slavic languages, of Greek Eirēnē. The underlying Greek word means “peace.”
Is İrina a girl’s name?
Yes, İrina is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is İrina in the Quran?
No. Neither the name İrina nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name İrina?
İrina is of Greek and European languages origin.
How many syllables does İrina have?
İrina has 3 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name İrina?
İrina 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.
Famous people named İrina?
Notable people named İrina include İrina Oğuz.
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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