Irene

/aɪˈriːn/ noun

Definition

A female given name with Greek origins meaning 'peace.'

Etymology

From Greek 'Eirene' (Εἰρήνη), the goddess of peace in Greek mythology. The name became common in English-speaking countries and maintains its peaceful meaning.

Kelly Says

In Greek mythology, Irene wasn't just the goddess of peace—she was one of the Horae, magical beings who controlled the seasons and the orderly flow of time!

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