Iris

Colors Related to this Name: Yellow, Orange and Gold

Qualities Related to this Name: Born Leader, Determined

Popularity: This is a very popular name in the US. Ranking #253 in 2013 and #245 in 2014.

Meaning

In English

Origin: Ancient Greek Ἶρις iris "rainbow".

Meaning(s):

-(astronomy) Short for (w 7 Iris), a main belt asteroid.

-(Greek god) A messenger of the gods, and goddess of rainbows.

-( female name -comes from the Ancient Greek language-); a flower name used since the end of the 19th century.

In French

Meaning(s):

-(Greek god) (l en Iris)

-( female name).

In German

Meaning(s):

-Iris

-(Greek god) (l en Iris)

-( female name).

In Swedish

Meaning(s):

-(Greek god) (l en Iris)

-( female name).

In Danish

Meaning(s):

-(Greek god) (l en Iris)

-( female name).

In Estonian

Meaning(s):

-(Greek god) (l en Iris)

-( female name).

In Norwegian

Meaning(s):

-(Greek god) (l en Iris)

-( female name).

In Translingual

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Meaning(s):

-(taxon genus family Iridaceae the irises)

-(taxon genus family Tarachodidae certain of the mantises)