Ira

EYE-rah'EYE-ruh'2 syllables
🇮🇱Hebrew
Intelligent

MEANING

Watchful

ORIGIN

Hebrew

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Hebrew word 'ir', meaning watchful or vigilant.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Hebrew culture, Ira is often associated with being vigilant and attentive.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Ira is a biblical name, appearing in the Old Testament as one of King David's heroes.

🇮🇳Sanskrit
Soft

MEANING

WindEarth

ORIGIN

Indian

ETYMOLOGY

In Sanskrit, Ira is associated with the goddess of wisdom and knowledge.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Indian culture, Ira is sometimes used as a feminine name, linked to the goddess Saraswati.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used in ancient Indian texts to refer to the Earth or the goddess Saraswati.

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