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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. Bauti42%
  2. Tista42%
  3. Bautiño42%
  4. Bau42%
  5. Griselle42%
  6. Tis42%
  7. Gris42%
  8. Zelda42%
  9. Grisella42%
  10. Mona44%

Love potential for Ira

Bottom 10

  1. Lana42%
  2. Stina42%
  3. Aldi42%
  4. Agosi42%
  5. Agos42%
  6. Robustiana42%
  7. Ubalda43%
  8. Gise45%
  9. Bau45%
  10. Bautiño45%

Professional potential for Ira

Bottom 10

  1. Roxie42%
  2. Dianita42%
  3. Rox42%
  4. Diani42%
  5. Dida42%
  6. Raxi42%
  7. Onor42%
  8. Leonorcita42%
  9. Cala45%
  10. Zara45%

Crush potential for Ira

Bottom 10

  1. Tista42%
  2. Gris42%
  3. Ramonita42%
  4. Ruthie42%
  5. Grisella42%
  6. Griselle42%
  7. Ramoni42%
  8. Zelda42%
  9. Ru42%
  10. Bautiño42%
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