Irene

Herkunft und Bedeutung von Irene

Irene comes from the Greek Eirḗnē, 'peace' — the name of the Greek goddess who personified peace, one of the Horae. A serene, auspicious name, it was borne by Byzantine empresses and several saints. It is very common in Greece, Italy and Spain, and known across the English- and German-speaking world as Irena, Irina and Irène. Its elegant simplicity and universal meaning make it timeless.

Varianten weltweit

Wie Irene in anderen Sprachen lautet.

Berühmte Persönlichkeiten

• Irène Joliot-Curie— Wissenschaftler
• Sant'Irene— Heiliger