Ira Name Meaning, Origin, History, And Popularity

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Origin, Meaning, And History Of Ira

Ira is a name that is used for both genders. It is a female given name in Russian and a short form of Irina. The name has various connotations, and while it commonly implies “roused” or “watchful” in Hebrew, it may have also been used as a male first name in ancient Hebrew communities due to its resemblance to a word frequently linked to being watchful and observant.

The name Ira has biblical roots in both the Hebrew and Old Testaments, where it was used as the first name of the biblical character Ira the Jairite. He was identified as King David of Israel’s minister, companion, and officer. Although he is referred to as David’s priest in the English Standard Version and New International Version, the Hebrew word for priest originally meant “official” or “person of influence,” indicating that he served as the king’s main administrator or minister.

Ira is also associated with the Greek name Hera, the wife of Zeus. Hindus suggest that the name may be a variation of a masculine Sanskrit name Vayu, the Hindu wind god. As a female Sanskrit name, Ira means “the Earth” and is also the name of Saraswati, a goddess of knowledge and wisdom.

In Finland, Ira is a female given name that is a translation of the name of the Greek goddess Hera. In Polynesia, Ira means “goddess of the sky” and is often connected to spirituality, strength, and protection.

In popular culture, there are several fictional characters named Ira, including Ira Buchman in the American sitcom Mad About You, Ira Gaines in the American crime drama television series 24, and Ira S. Glicksberg, also known as Sensei Ira, portrayed by Lance Krall in the American sitcom The Office.

Ira

Meaning Watchful

Gender Unisex

Religion Christianity

Origin Hebrew, Russian

Lucky Number 1

Syllables Two

Length 1 word, 3 letters, 2 vowels, 1 consonant

Type Short and easy to pronounce

How To Pronounce Ira?

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Famous People With The Name Ira

Ira Allen EastmanAmerican Democratic politician, served at the United States House of Representatives and the New Hampshire House of Representatives
Ira Frederick AldridgeAmerican-born British actor, playwright, and theater manager, known for portraying Shakespearean characters
Ira AllenAmerican politician, one of the founders of the US state of Vermont American colonial period
Ira Leonard BabcockAmerican pioneer and doctor, chosen as the first Supreme Judge with probate powers in 1841
Ira BowmanRetired American basketball player formerly in the National Basketball Association (NBA)

Ira On MomJunction Popularity Chart

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Names With Similar Sound As Ira

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Popular Sibling Names For Ira

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Boy Sibling Names For Ira

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Girl Sibling Names For Ira

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Other Popular Names Beginning With I

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Iam

Names With Similar Meaning As Ira

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Popular Songs On The Name Ira

Song	Artist
The Ballad of Ira Hayes	Johnny Cash
Ira	Ivory Rasmus

Ira’s Zodiac Sign And Birth Star As Per Vedic Astrology

Vedic astrology, also called Jyotisha, provides deep insights into a person’s life based on celestial positions at birth. Rashi and nakshatra, which are an integral part of Jyotisha, are believed to influence an individual’s personality and life events. The following sections give you rashi-related information, such as the associated letters, elements, ruling body, quality, and nakshatra for the name Ira. These details help analyze a person’s characteristics, personality, and behavior.

Zodiac Sign (Rashi)

As shown in the following table, each rashi is associated with specific sounds, which are often used as the starting letters of names for newborns in Hindu families. Each rashi is represented by a figure and one of the five elements – Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether (Space). One ruling celestial body, known as its 'rashi lord' or 'ruler' is assigned to these rashis. These bodies include Venus, Mars, Sun, Moon, Mercury, Jupiter, and Saturn. Furthermore, the rashis are assigned various qualities or gunas.

Rashi (zodiac sign)	Mesha (Aries)
Starting letters for Mesha (Aries) rashi	A, L, E, I, O
Representation	Ram
Element	Fire
Ruling body	Mars
Quality	Movable (chara)

Birth Star (Nakshatra)

Another important aspect of Vedic Astrology is the nakshatras, the lunar constellations or star clusters that the Moon occupies during a person's birth. There are 27 nakshatras, each with its own unique qualities, attributes, and symbolism. Each rashi contains two-and-one-fourth nakshatras in it. For example, Aries contains Ashwini, Bharani, and Krithika nakshatras.

The below table provides information on the nakshatras’ degrees on the zodiac circle, their lords and related syllables, for babies born in the Mesha (Aries) rashi. These syllables/phonetics are popularly used to choose the baby name. For precise nakshatra calculation based on your baby's birthplace and date, use our Nakshatra Calculator.

Nakshatra	Degrees Of The Nakshatra	Nakshatra Lord (Ruler)	Name Syllables
Ashwini (Awasthi, Aswini)	Aries (0 to 13.20 degrees)	Ketu	Chu, Che, Cho, Choo, La, Laa
Bharani	Aries (13. 20 to 26.40 degrees)	Venus	Lee, Lu, Le, Lo, Li
Krittika (Karthikai, Krithika)	Aries (26.40 to 30.00 degrees)	Sun	Aa, Ae, E, Ee, Ai, A, I, Oo, U

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Ira In Different Languages

It’s exciting to see our baby’s name spelled and written in various languages. See how people spell Ira in Spanish, French, German, Italian, and more! Each language has its own way of saying Ira, but it’s still the same special name. Learn how the name looks and sounds in different languages around the world!

Name	Language	Code
Ira	English	en
伊拉	Chinese	zh-CN
ईरा	Hindi	hi
Ira	Spanish	es
Ira	French	fr
ايرا	Arabic	ar
ইরা	Bengali	bn
Ira	Portuguese	pt
Ира	Russian	ru
ایرا	Urdu	ur
Ira	Indonesian	id
Ira	German	de
アイラ	Japanese	ja
ईरा	Marathi	mr
ఇరా	Telugu	te
Ira	Turkish	tr
இரா	Tamil	ta
Ira	Vietnamese	vi
Ira	Tagalog	tl
아이라	Korean	ko
Ira	Hausa	ha
Ira	Swahili	sw
Ira	Javanese	jv
Ira	Italian	it
ਇਰਾ	Punjabi	pa
ઇરા	Gujarati	gu
ไอรา	Thai	th
ಇರಾ	Kannada	kn
ኢራ	Amharic	am
ईरा	Bhojpuri	bho
Ira	Yoruba	yo

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Name Numerology For Ira

Numerology is an occult system that gives significance to numbers and their influence on human life and destiny. Numerologists attribute specific qualities, energies, and characteristics to a number. Parents who believe in numerology prefer to choose baby names that resonate positively with the child’s unique numerical vibrations, often derived from their date of birth. Here we give a general birth number and personality traits of the name Ira, based on the Pythagorean (Western) system. This analysis will differ from child to child based on their date of birth. You may use our numerology calculator for more personalized information.

According to California-based celebrity numerologist Michelle Arbeau, “Ira possesses an exceptionally strong-willed and communicative energy. What makes this short name so very powerful is that it translates to I (9) R (9) A (1). With double 9s, the highest change number, it corresponds to the spirit of a humanitarian and is the most active mind plane number. Those who carry this name frequency are never short on words to say in a determined and often rather forceful way.”

Baby Name Lists Containing Ira

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Movie Titles Inspired By The Name Ira

Discover the presence of Ira in an array of films. Know about the various movies that have this name.

Movie title	Other titles	Release year
The Wrath of God	A Ira de Deus, Colère divine, Die Strafe Gottes, Furia lui Dumnezeu, Gniew Boży, Guds vrede, Hněv Boží, La ira de Dios, Tanrının Gazabı, Гнев божий, غضب السماء, 신의 분노, 天の怒り, 天怒	2022
Mighty Ira		2020
Ira		2018
One Day Everything Will Be All Right	Un jour ça ira	2018
Wrath	Ira	2016
The Fury of a Patient Man	Dan gneva, En tålmodig manns vrede, Gnjev mirna čovjeka, Gnjev mirna čovjeka/Gnjev mirnog čovjeka, Késő harag, La colère d'un homme patient, La vendetta di un uomo tranquillo, Osveta na čekanju, Späte Wut, Tarde para la ira, Too Late for Wrath, Za późno na gniew, Η οργή ενός υπομονετικού ανθρώπου, Късно е за гняв, Терпеливый, 静かなる復讐	2016
All I Want Is Christmas	Ira Finkelstein's Christmas, Le Noël de mes rêves, Switchmas, Todo lo que quiero es	2012
Under the Sun and Moon	Ira Handa Yata	2009

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the meaning of the name Ira?

The name Ira means ‘watchful one.’

2. What is the origin of the name Ira?

Ira has Hebrew and Russian origins.

3. How rare is the name Ira?

Ira is rarely used as a female name and is not recorded in the SSA database since 1947. However, as a male name, it is still in use and is ranked 844th in 2022 (1).

4. What are some middle name options that go well with Ira?

Ira is a short name with a mellow sound. Hence, other sweet-sounding names like Mae, Elise, and Jade can pair well with Ira.

5. What are some potential nicknames for the name Ira?

Iri, Irae, Rae, Ria, Ai, Iri-Boo are some possible nicknames for the name Ira. You may also rearrange the spellings to make more personalized nicknames.

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