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Ira

Statistics: Argentina · native version ↗
Girl Name day: November 15
Origin: Hebrew. Meaning: the one who illuminates.
From Meïra, from the root that gives light (ʾ-w-r).

Name day for Ira

November 15

Why this day? Ira is a short form of Maira, and shares its name day.

Ira is celebrated in the United States, Brazil and Germany on September 5; Argentina on November 15.

The story of the name Ira

Ira is a short form of Maira. It keeps its origin (Hebrew) and meaning — the one who illuminates, and shares its name day, November 15.

On birth records, Ira is rarely written as such: the Iras are Mairas (54,180 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Maira page. Ira is also a short form of Iracema.

Frequently asked questions about Ira

What does Ira mean?

Ira is a short form of Maira, which means the one who illuminates.

When is Ira's name day?

November 15, together with Maira: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Ira a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Maira.

Ira's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 7/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 7/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

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Friendship potential for Ira

Love potential for Ira

Bottom 10

  1. Primo42%
  2. Luka42%
  3. Johan42%
  4. Owen43%
  5. Remo44%
  6. Severo44%
  7. Robinson45%
  8. Jon45%
  9. Lizandro46%
  10. Johnny46%

Professional potential for Ira

Crush potential for Ira

Bottom 10

  1. John42%
  2. Luka42%
  3. Joseph44%
  4. Severino45%
  5. Henry47%
  6. Herman47%
  7. Constantino47%
  8. Romualdo49%
  9. Jon50%
  10. Zenon51%
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