Etymology

Irenaeus

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Today it means: A male given name from Ancient Greek. Full definition →

Latin Īrēnaeus ← Ancient Greek Εἰρηναῖος
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromΕἰρηναῖος
  2. Latin · derived fromĪrēnaeus
  3. English todayIrenaeus

From Latin Īrēnaeus, from Ancient Greek Εἰρηναῖος (Eirēnaîos), from εἰρήνη (eirḗnē, “peace”).

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