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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. Eliam96%
  2. Bahia96%
  3. Laia96%
  4. Maiara95%
  5. Cloe95%
  6. Nayara95%
  7. Mei94%
  8. Venus93%
  9. Alessia92%
  10. Alessio92%

Bottom 10

  1. Abdias50%
  2. Zantino59%
  3. Eliazar59%
  4. Marc59%
  5. Alaia60%
  6. Gennaro60%
  7. Josua61%
  8. Abdul61%
  9. Issac62%
  10. Gerard62%

Love potential for Ira

Top 10

  1. Megan95%
  2. Oliverio94%
  3. Lisset93%
  4. Bahia91%
  5. Laia91%
  6. Lemuel90%
  7. Nahomi89%
  8. Janna89%
  9. Darlene88%
  10. Aimee88%

Bottom 10

  1. Zantino42%
  2. Braiton44%
  3. Filippo49%
  4. Bruce49%
  5. Alai49%
  6. Marc49%
  7. Kaled50%
  8. Abdias50%
  9. Araí52%
  10. Kendra52%

Professional potential for Ira

Bottom 10

  1. Tupac42%
  2. Yuri42%
  3. Zara45%
  4. Kendra45%
  5. Alay45%
  6. Braiton48%
  7. Rihana48%
  8. Ezio49%
  9. Araí49%
  10. Vitto49%

Crush potential for Ira

Top 10

  1. Cloe96%
  2. Emely96%
  3. Apolo96%
  4. Bahia96%
  5. Venus96%
  6. Laia96%
  7. Lisset96%
  8. Brando96%
  9. Alessio96%
  10. Juniors95%

Bottom 10

  1. Abdias45%
  2. Hannah50%
  3. Filippo55%
  4. Agustino56%
  5. Eliazar57%
  6. Marc58%
  7. Abdul59%
  8. Jehiel60%
  9. Alaia60%
  10. Gennaro60%
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