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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

Top 10

  1. Liana96%
  2. Dania96%
  3. Katerinne96%
  4. Nadya95%
  5. Dalia95%
  6. Yohanna95%
  7. Noe93%
  8. Linda93%
  9. Leiza93%
  10. Talia92%

Love potential for Ira

Bottom 10

  1. Robinson45%
  2. Jon45%
  3. Mathias46%
  4. Waldemar48%
  5. Boris49%
  6. Anderson49%
  7. Francis50%
  8. Dennis50%
  9. Fredy51%
  10. Eli51%

Professional potential for Ira

Crush potential for Ira

Bottom 10

  1. Roberta42%
  2. Henry47%
  3. Herman47%
  4. Jon50%
  5. Francis51%
  6. Desire53%
  7. Dennis55%
  8. Pierre55%
  9. Mathias55%
  10. Micael57%
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