Eirene Name Meaning & Origin
/eye-REE-nee/Eirene is most likely a name of Greek origin.
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Name Origin
Eirene is derived from the Ancient Greek word 'Eirene', meaning 'peace'. In Greek mythology, Eirene was the goddess of peace. The name was used in ancient Greece and has been adopted in various forms across Europe, especially in Greek-speaking communities.
Name Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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Greek (Ancient Greek) 85% -
Greek (Modern Greek) 10%
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European (General European) 5%
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Name Details
- First Name: Eirene
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Unisex
Famous People Named Eirene
Eirene Papanikolaou was a notable Greek artist, Eirene L. White was a pioneering American microbiologist, and Eirene D. White was a renowned British neurologist.
Popularity Trend
In 2025, 15 girls in the US were named Eirene.
Growth of the name Eirene in the US (SSA Data):
Eirene Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 11
People with this name tend to be: Intuitive, spiritual and illuminating (Master Number).
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.