Iryna

Meanings

proper noun

A female given name from Ukrainian or Belarusian.
1 more example
“Remember, Iryna Zarutska survived in Ukraine in a bomb shelter,” said Kyle Kirby, chair of the Mecklenburg County Republican Party. “In war-torn Ukraine, she made her way from that country to Charlotte, seeking refuge and promise, and she was given the edge of a knife.” […] “We lost not only an incredible employee, but a true friend,” the restaurant posted on social media. “Iryna, we miss you more than words can say.”
2025 September 10, Holly Yan, Jeff Winter, “Suspect in Charlotte train stabbing that killed a Ukrainian refugee is charged with a federal crime. Here’s what we know”, in CNN, archived from the original on 01 Nov 2025
A transliteration of the Ukrainian female given name Іри́на (Irýna).
A transliteration of the Belarusian female given name Ірына (Iryna).

From Belarusian and Ukrainian Іри́на (Irýna), akin to English Irene.

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Iryna. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Iryna

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“Iryna.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Iryna. Accessed November 3, 2026.

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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Iryna,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Iryna.

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