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Irae

Unisex Name day: September 5
Irae is a short form of Ira: on birth records it is written Ira (60,224 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Ira page.
Origin: Hebrew. Meaning: Watchful, vigilant.
From Hebrew 'Ira, meaning 'watchful' or 'vigilant'; an Old Testament name with no established Western feast.

Name day for Irae

September 5

Why this day? Irae is a short form of Ira, and shares its name day.

Irae is celebrated in the United States on September 5.

The story of the name Irae

Irae is a short form of Ira. It keeps its origin (Hebrew) and meaning — watchful, vigilant, and shares its name day, September 5.

On birth records, Irae is rarely written as such: the Iraes are Iras (60,224 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Ira page.

Frequently asked questions about Irae

What does Irae mean?

Irae is a short form of Ira, which means watchful, vigilant.

When is Irae's name day?

September 5, together with Ira: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Irae a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Ira.

Irae's profile

Energy 5/10
Humor 5/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 5/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 4/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Irae

Bottom 10

  1. Lulu44%
  2. Elton46%
  3. Lennie46%
  4. Buster46%
  5. Dolly50%
  6. Elmo52%
  7. Gaylord54%
  8. Leander55%
  9. Marvel55%
  10. Ouida55%

Love potential for Irae

Bottom 10

  1. Merlin42%
  2. Ouida42%
  3. Wiley44%
  4. Lulu45%
  5. Waldo46%
  6. Elton48%
  7. Jaunita48%
  8. Sybil48%
  9. Merlyn49%
  10. Novella49%

Professional potential for Irae

Bottom 10

  1. Hilton42%
  2. Leonor46%
  3. Idella48%
  4. Tillie50%
  5. Lulu52%
  6. Lucious52%
  7. Waldo52%
  8. Roxie52%
  9. Marlyn52%
  10. Cletus53%

Crush potential for Irae

Bottom 10

  1. Lulu42%
  2. Lennie45%
  3. Merlin46%
  4. Dolly49%
  5. Elmo50%
  6. Ouida51%
  7. Elton51%
  8. Merrill51%
  9. Elroy53%
  10. Arlie54%
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