Ira: meaning of the Hebrew name
עִירָא
Pronounced ee-RA
Meaning of Ira
Probably meaning awake and alert. Ira the Jairite was a priest and a trusted man of King David.
and Ira also the Jairite was chief minister unto David.
וְגַם עִירָא הַיָּאִרִי הָיָה כֹהֵן לְדָוִד׃
Ira in Hebrew
Ira is written עירא in Hebrew (with vowel points: עִירָא). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- עAyin
- יYod
- רResh
- אAlef
Gematria value: 281 (Ayin 70 + Yod 10 + Resh 200 + Alef 1)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningalert
- Pronunciationee-RA
- Hebrewעירא
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Ira was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Ira
What does the name Ira mean?
Probably meaning awake and alert. Ira the Jairite was a priest and a trusted man of King David.
How do you pronounce Ira?
Ira is pronounced ee-RA in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Ira in Hebrew?
Ira is written עירא in Hebrew (with vowel points: עִירָא).
Is Ira a biblical name?
Yes. Ira appears in the Hebrew Bible, in 2 Samuel 20:26.
What is the gematria of Ira?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling עירא adds up to 281 (Ayin 70 + Yod 10 + Resh 200 + Alef 1).
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