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Iraa
Pronounced EE-rah /ˈiː.rə/Medium
Meaning: From the Sanskrit Ira/Iraa, 'the earth; a goddess of the earth and of speech; refreshing water; comfort.' A gentle, elemental Indian name; note the goddess link.Low
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Iraa is Sanskrit for 'the earth; refreshing water; comfort,' also a name of a goddess of earth and speech. Note the goddess. A gentle, elemental name, it reads soft — rare in the U.S. (said 'EE-rah').
It appears rarely in the U.S., mostly in Indian families. Rare, elemental, and soft.
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What does the name Iraa mean?
Iraa is Sanskrit for 'the earth; refreshing water; comfort,' and a name of a goddess of earth and speech.
How do you pronounce Iraa?
It's said EE-rah /ˈiː.rə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Iraa a boy or girl name?
Iraa is a girl's name.
How popular is Iraa?
Iraa is a rare name in the U.S.