Iris: name meaning and origin

Iris

rainbow

Greek · Girl · 2 syllables

Iris is a Greek name meaning "rainbow". It has 2 syllables, stressed on I, and is traditionally a girl's name.

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Sibling names for Iris

  • Iris & Aiyana Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Iris & Aurora Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Iris & Celeste Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Iris & Daisy Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Iris & Esther Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Iris & Florence Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Iris & Layla Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.
  • Iris & Leilani Similar length, so neither name sounds like the "big" one.

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Questions about Iris

What does the name Iris mean?

Iris is a Greek name meaning "rainbow".

How many syllables are in Iris?

Iris has 2 syllables (I-ris), with the stress usually on "I".

Is Iris a boy's or girl's name?

Iris is traditionally a girl's name.