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)