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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. Ciro49%
  2. Bastian54%
  3. Donato59%
  4. Eloy60%
  5. Genaro60%
  6. Fausto60%
  7. Camilo60%
  8. Isaac62%
  9. Renzo64%
  10. Leon66%

Love potential for Ira

Top 10

  1. Tadeo96%
  2. Miqueas90%
  3. Jonas87%
  4. Lazaro87%
  5. Eliseo86%
  6. Amadeo85%
  7. Paz84%
  8. Giovanni83%
  9. Maylen80%
  10. Yair80%

Bottom 10

  1. Ciro42%
  2. Lionel50%
  3. Bastian52%
  4. Renzo53%
  5. Emir55%
  6. Baltazar58%
  7. Genaro60%
  8. Eloy60%
  9. Camilo60%
  10. Benicio60%

Professional potential for Ira

Bottom 10

  1. Renzo48%
  2. Emir51%
  3. Lionel56%
  4. Felicitas56%
  5. Laureano57%
  6. Mailen57%
  7. Gael57%
  8. Aaron59%
  9. Fermin59%
  10. Dylan59%

Crush potential for Ira

Bottom 10

  1. Ciro45%
  2. Donato47%
  3. Bastian54%
  4. Genaro60%
  5. Eloy60%
  6. Fausto60%
  7. Camilo60%
  8. Isaac61%
  9. Nehemias64%
  10. Faustino65%
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