Ira name - Meaning of Ira

Ira name - Meaning of Ira

Gender

Masculine & Feminine

Lucky Number

1

Usage

Biblical, English, Hebrew

Pronounced

IE-rə (English)

Ira Meaning

Means "watchful" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament this is the name of King David 's priest. As an English Christian given name, Ira began to be used after the Protestant Reformation. In the 17th century the Puritans brought it to America, where remained moderately common into the 20th century. Ira originates in Hebrew language and means "alert". Some sources also suggest other origins, including Greek and Maori. In Polynesian mythology, Ira is the goddess of sky and stars. Nowadays, the name can be used as both feminine and masculine, but it is much more popular for boys.

Ira Related Names
Variant:, Irah, Irra, Irrah
Other Languages: 'Ira' (Biblical Hebrew)