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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. Helvio42%
  2. Sung44%
  3. Ruy51%
  4. Matildo52%
  5. Iban53%
  6. Germana54%
  7. Uvaldo54%
  8. Wen55%
  9. Lizardo55%
  10. Harry57%

Professional potential for Ira

Top 10

  1. Helvio90%
  2. Pelagio89%
  3. Wen88%
  4. Hyun88%
  5. Yi88%
  6. Cresencia88%
  7. Policarpio84%
  8. Li84%
  9. Digno84%
  10. Baudilio84%

Bottom 10

  1. Helio51%
  2. Young51%
  3. Wilda53%
  4. Ediht53%
  5. Gricel55%
  6. Jane55%
  7. Stela56%
  8. Uvaldo57%
  9. Ruy57%
  10. Crhistian59%

Crush potential for Ira

Bottom 10

  1. Helvio42%
  2. Germana42%
  3. Harry47%
  4. Eucebio47%
  5. Wen47%
  6. Pelagio55%
  7. Sung59%
  8. Matildo59%
  9. Lizardo59%
  10. Hyun60%
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