Ira
Found 13 entry about "Ira"
עִירָא(Hebrew)
IE-rə(English)
Ira Name meanings & History
"watchful," "attentive," "full of life," "vigor". Means "watchful" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament this is the name of King David's priest. As an English Christian given name, Ira began to be used after the Protestant Reformation. In the 17th century the Puritans brought it to America, where remained moderately common into the 20th century. Ira is a versatile name that can be used for both boys and girls. It works well as a stand-alone name or as a nickname for longer names like Irina, Irene, or Iramae. It can also be combined with other names to create unique name combinations like Ira Mae, Ira Jane, or Ira James.
Zodiac Sign of Ira: I love you Taurus
Synonyms of Ira:
I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved
R: Reason,Restless,Rational,Resourceful
A: Action,Argumentative,Angry,Ambitious,Aggressive,Assertive
Ira is:- a Classic name
- a Formal name
- a Mature name
- a Natural name
- a Refined name
- a Serious name
- a Simple name
- a Strange name
- a Strong name
- a Wholesome name
Famous People
Ira Gershwin (American lyricist), Ira Hayes (Pima Native American who raised the flag on Iwo Jima), Ira Berlin (American historian and professor)
2.) Ira (Female)
3.) Ira (Male)
4.) Ira (Female)
Usage: Greek
Meanings: In Hebrew, Ira means 'watchful'; in Sanskrit, it means 'wind or lord of the wind'; in Russian, it means 'peace'
Scripts: The name Ira can be written as אִירָא in Hebrew, ईरा in Sanskrit, and Ира in Russian.
Ήρα(Greek)
Pronunciation: EE-rah
Eye-ruh or ee-ruh (depending on the region)
Description: Hebrew, Sanskrit, Russian. In Hebrew, Ira means 'watchful'; in Sanskrit, it means 'wind or lord of the wind'; in Russian, it means 'peace'. Modern Greek form of Hera. Ira is most commonly used as a masculine name, but it can also be used for girls. It has been used as a given name, as well as a nickname for names such as Irene, Irina, and Irvin.
Famous People
Some famous people with the name Ira include Ira Gershwin (American lyricist and songwriter), Ira Glass (American radio personality and host of "This American Life"), and Ira Einhorn (American environmental activist and convicted murderer).
5.) Ira (Female)
Usage:
Meanings: From Hebrew origin, it means "watchful one" or "alert." From Sanskrit origin, it means "wind" or "vital air."
Scripts: Ήρα(Greek)
עִירָא (Hebrew); इरा (Sanskrit)
Pronunciation: EE-rah
EYE-ra (English) or EE-rah (Sanskrit)
Description: From Hebrew origin, it means "watchful one" or "alert." From Sanskrit origin, it means "wind" or "vital air.". Modern Greek form of Hera. Ira can be used as a standalone name or as a nickname for other names such as Irina or Irene. It is a versatile name that can suit a range of personalities, from quiet and introspective to confident and outgoing.
Famous People
Famous people with the name Ira include Ira Gershwin (American lyricist and brother of composer George Gershwin), Ira Glass (American radio personality and producer), and Ira Aldridge (19th-century African American Shakespearean actor).
6.) Ira (Unisex)
Usage: Hinduism
Meanings: The meaning of Ira varies depending on its origin. In Hebrew, it means "watchful" or "vigilant," while in Sanskrit, it means "wind" or "lord of the wind." In general, the name is associated with qualities such as strength, power, and intelligence.
Scripts: In Hebrew, Ira is written as עירא, while in Sanskrit, it is written as ईरा.
Ήρα(Greek)
Pronunciation: EE-rah
In English, Ira is typically pronounced as "eye-ruh" or "eye-rah."
Description: Ira has several possible origins. It may come from the Hebrew language and mean "watchful" or "vigilant." Alternatively, it can be traced back to the Sanskrit language and mean "wind" or "lord of the wind.". The meaning of Ira varies depending on its origin. In Hebrew, it means "watchful" or "vigilant," while in Sanskrit, it means "wind" or "lord of the wind." In general, the name is associated with qualities such as strength, power, and intelligence. Modern Greek form of Hera. Ira is used as both a first name and a last name. It is often given to babies to honor a family member or as a way to express strength and power.
Famous People
Some famous people with the name Ira include Ira Glass, an American journalist and radio personality, Ira Aldridge, an American actor, and Ira Levin, an American novelist and playwright.
7.) Ira (Unisex)
Usage:
Meanings: "watchful" or "full of life"
Scripts: Ήρα(Greek)
עִירָא (Hebrew)
Pronunciation: EE-rah
Eye-ruh
Description: "watchful" or "full of life". Modern Greek form of Hera. Ira is used as both a first name and a surname. It is used in various cultures and languages around the world, including Hebrew, English, Indian, and Russian.
Famous People
Ira Glass (American radio host), Ira Gershwin (American lyricist), Ira Levin (American novelist), Ira Einhorn (American environmental activist), Ira Aldridge (19th-century British actor).
8.) Ira (Male)
9.) Ira (Female)
10.) IRA (Male)
11.) Ira (Female)
Usage:
Meanings: Watchful, Alert, Vigilant
Scripts: Ира(Russian)
עִירָא
Description: Watchful, Alert, Vigilant. Short form of Irina. Ira is used as a given name for both boys and girls. It is more common for boys, but it can be used for girls as well.
Famous People
Famous people with the name Ira include Ira Gershwin (American lyricist and brother of George Gershwin) and Ira Glass (American radio personality and host of "This American Life").
12.) IRA (Male)
Usage: Biblical
Meanings: Derived from the Hebrew ‘ira (watchful). The name is borne in the Bible by a Jairite priest and confidential adviser of King David. (2 SAM. 20) (I-RAH)
13.) IRA (Male)
Usage: English
Meanings: Derived from the Hebrew ‘ira (watchful, the stallion). The name, borne in the Bible by Ira the Jairite, one of King David’s priests, was used by 17th-century Puritans, who established it in England and America. (I-RAH)
