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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

Top 10

  1. Bahia96%
  2. Laia96%
  3. Maiara95%
  4. Cloe95%
  5. Nayara95%
  6. Mei94%
  7. Venus93%
  8. Alessia92%
  9. Vittoria92%
  10. Cristel92%

Bottom 10

  1. Alaia60%
  2. Josua61%
  3. Hannah66%
  4. Kendra71%
  5. Abby71%
  6. Yadira72%
  7. Josselyn73%
  8. Megan73%
  9. Joseline73%
  10. Selenia75%

Love potential for Ira

Top 10

  1. Megan95%
  2. Bahia91%
  3. Laia91%
  4. Janna89%
  5. Darlene88%
  6. Aimee88%
  7. Venus88%
  8. Joseline87%
  9. Cloe87%
  10. Leire87%

Bottom 10

  1. Kendra52%
  2. Atenea55%
  3. Yadira56%
  4. Josselyn59%
  5. Arantxa59%
  6. Alaia60%
  7. Gaia60%
  8. Josua61%
  9. Dahiara61%
  10. Zara62%

Professional potential for Ira

Bottom 10

  1. Zara45%
  2. Kendra45%
  3. Rihana48%
  4. Zarina50%
  5. Atahualpa50%
  6. Vittoria51%
  7. Ona54%
  8. Hada54%
  9. Josua54%
  10. Dahiara55%

Crush potential for Ira

Top 10

  1. Cloe96%
  2. Emely96%
  3. Bahia96%
  4. Venus96%
  5. Laia96%
  6. Alisson95%
  7. Alessia95%
  8. Zarina94%
  9. Vittoria94%
  10. Ruby93%
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