Irene
peace (Greek)
Irene is a spanish / english girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 28, with 113,050 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
peace (Greek)
Derived from the Greek name Eirēnē, meaning 'peace'. It became widespread in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era via Catholic devotion to saints named Irene, retaining steady usage through the American period into contemporary times.
Derived from the ancient Greek name Eirēnē meaning peace. It entered Philippine naming traditions primarily through Spanish Catholic saint veneration and continued to be reinforced under American English influence.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly pronounced as eye-REEN or ee-REEN in the Philippines. Frequently given standalone or in double names such as Maria Irene or Irene Joy, with informal nicknames including Ren, Rene, or Ai-ai.
Related forms
- Irene Spanish
- Irène French
- Irina Russian
- Eirēnē Greek
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Irene with common surname pairs
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How do I use Irene with two Filipino surnames?
Irene is the given name. The full name is Irene + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Irene a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Irene is number 28, with 113,050 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.