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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.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Ira

Bottom 10

  1. Zoe60%
  2. Pilar68%
  3. Nicole70%
  4. Alma78%
  5. Martina78%
  6. Josefina79%
  7. Malena90%
  8. Bianca90%
  9. Emilia91%
  10. Delfina92%

Love potential for Ira

Bottom 10

  1. Zoe54%
  2. Pilar66%
  3. Martina74%
  4. Alma76%
  5. Nicole78%
  6. Delfina80%
  7. Bianca81%
  8. Catalina84%
  9. Josefina88%
  10. Malena89%

Professional potential for Ira

Bottom 10

  1. Zoe54%
  2. Catalina64%
  3. Bianca64%
  4. Alma65%
  5. Malena70%
  6. Martina71%
  7. Emilia73%
  8. Delfina75%
  9. Josefina75%
  10. Pilar78%

Crush potential for Ira

Bottom 10

  1. Pilar59%
  2. Nicole67%
  3. Martina74%
  4. Zoe74%
  5. Josefina81%
  6. Alma83%
  7. Delfina87%
  8. Emilia88%
  9. Catalina94%
  10. Malena96%
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