Iris

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Meaning
The name Iris means "rainbow". It is also the Greek word for "messenger". In Greek mythology, Iris was the goddess of the rainbow and the messenger of the gods.
Scripts(How to write)
Ίρις
Ίρις(Greek)
Ἶρις(Ancient Greek)
Pronunciation
EE-REES(French)
EE-rees(Finnish, Spanish, Catalan, Italian)
EE-ris(German, Dutch)
EYE-ris
IE-ris(English)
Popularity
The name Iris is a popular name in several countries around the world, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. It is currently ranked in the top 200 baby names in the United States.

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Iris Name meanings & History

The name Iris means "rainbow". It is also the Greek word for "messenger". In Greek mythology, Iris was the goddess of the rainbow and the messenger of the gods. Means "rainbow" in Greek. Iris was the name of the Greek goddess of the rainbow, also serving as a messenger to the gods. This name can also be given in reference to the word (which derives from the same Greek source) for the iris flower or the coloured part of the eye. The name Iris is used as a girl's name.

Zodiac Sign of Iris: I love you Taurus

Synonyms of Iris:

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

R: Reason,Rational,Resourceful,Restless

S: Social Standing,Status,Sensuality,Solidity,Security,Success,Sex

Iris is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people named Iris include British actress Iris Hoey, Canadian actress Iris Roberts, and American writer Iris Murdoch.

2.) Iris (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) bright; goddess of the rainbow


3.) IRIS (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: Derived from the Greek iris (a rainbow). The name was borne by the mythological goddess of the rainbow, the messenger of the gods in the Iliad . Var: Irisa. (EE-REES)


4.) Iris (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) rainbow. Mythology: the goddess of the rainbow and messenger of the gods.

Other Forms: Irisa, Irisha, Iriss, Irissa, Irisse, Irita, Irys, Irysa, Irysah, Iryse, Iryssa, Iryssah, Irysse


5.) IRIS (Female)

Usage: Scandinavian

Meanings: From the Greek iris (rainbow). The name is borne in Greek mythology by the goddess of the rainbow, a messenger of the gods. Iris is a popular name in the Netherlands. (I-RIS)


6.) IRIS (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: A name of two distinct derivations in use throughout Europe and the British Isles. In England, Iris is one of the flower names and is derived from the genus name Iris . Elsewhere in Europe, it is generally taken from Iris, the mythological Greek goddess of the rainbow. (I-RIS)


7.) Iris (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: Rainbow

Other Forms: Iriss


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