Girl name
Iryna name meaning
“peace, tranquillity”
Iryna means “peace” or “tranquillity” and is the Ukrainian form of the Greek name Eirēnē. It is used as a feminine given name in Türkiye. Eirene, the personification of peace in ancient Greek tradition, provides a direct cultural association with the name’s meaning.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #1,861
What does Iryna mean?
Peace, tranquillity
In Turkish: barış, esenlik
Iryna belongs to the same name family as Irene and Irina. Its underlying idea of peace includes both the ending of conflict and a state of tranquillity. In ancient Greek tradition, Eirene was also the goddess who personified peace.
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 Iryna
Iryna is the Ukrainian form of Greek Eirēnē, a name derived from the Greek word for peace.
| Linguistic origin | European languages, Greek |
|---|---|
| Is Iryna in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | I |
How to pronounce Iryna
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɯɾjna/ |
Is Iryna a girl’s name?
Yes, Iryna is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Iryna 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 Iryna
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 Iryna
- Iryna Shchukla · b. 1995
FAQ about the name Iryna
What is the meaning of Iryna?
Iryna means “peace, tranquillity”. Iryna is the Ukrainian form of Greek Eirēnē, a name derived from the Greek word for peace.
Is Iryna a girl’s name?
Yes, Iryna is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Iryna in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Iryna nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Iryna?
Iryna is of European languages and Greek origin.
How many syllables does Iryna have?
Iryna has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Iryna?
Iryna 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 Iryna?
Notable people named Iryna include Iryna Shchukla.
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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