Irus: meaning of the Hebrew name
אִירוּס
Pronounced EE-roos
- Girl
- Hebrew
Meaning of Irus
Irus is the iris flower, one of the beautiful wildflowers of the Land of Israel. The word already appears in the language of the ancient sages, and it comes from the name of the Greek goddess of the rainbow.
Irus in Hebrew
Irus is written אירוס in Hebrew (with vowel points: אִירוּס). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- יYod
- רResh
- וVav
- סSamekh
Gematria value: 277 (Alef 1 + Yod 10 + Resh 200 + Vav 6 + Samekh 60)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningiris
- PronunciationEE-roos
- Hebrewאירוס
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Irus 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 Irus
What does the name Irus mean?
Irus is the iris flower, one of the beautiful wildflowers of the Land of Israel. The word already appears in the language of the ancient sages, and it comes from the name of the Greek goddess of the rainbow.
How do you pronounce Irus?
Irus is pronounced EE-roos in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Irus in Hebrew?
Irus is written אירוס in Hebrew (with vowel points: אִירוּס).
What is the gematria of Irus?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אירוס adds up to 277 (Alef 1 + Yod 10 + Resh 200 + Vav 6 + Samekh 60).
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