Curated name meaning and origin

Iris

Ἶρις

Curated linguistic recordgirl

Rainbow

At a glance

Research status
Curated linguistic record
Canonical spelling
Iris
Script
Latin
Pronunciation
EYE-ris
Origin
Greek
Languages
Greek, English, Spanish
Region
Global
Cultural / locale context
Christian, International
Gender usage
girl
Starting character
I
Letters / characters
4
Syllables
2
Style tags
nature, traditional

Meaning and etymology

Meaning: Rainbow

From Greek iris, rainbow; also a mythological messenger name

Spellings and related forms

Recorded spelling variants

Irys

Explicitly related names

Source and canonical record

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Data tier
Curated linguistic record
Canonical URL slug
iris
Indexing
Canonical, indexable name page
Alias behavior
Unique known variants or transliterations resolve to this page; ambiguous aliases remain separate search results.
Transparent calculations

Numerology for Iris

These are letter-value calculations, not scientific measurements. The model and exact spelling or transliteration used are shown so the result can be checked.

Pythagorean

Expression 1

Compound value: 28

Soul Urge: 9 · Personality: 1

Chaldean

Name number 7

Compound value: 7

Primary interpretation

This pattern favors reflection, specialist knowledge, and checking an idea carefully before accepting it.

Compound 7: This compound is read through its reduced number; the full spelling and linguistic context still matter.

Compatible numbers in this interpretive model: 4, 5, 7

Common questions about Iris

What does the name Iris mean?

Rainbow. From Greek iris, rainbow; also a mythological messenger name

How is Iris pronounced?

The pronunciation guide in this curated record is EYE-ris. Regional accents may vary.

What is the origin of Iris?

The record classifies the origin as Greek, with usage in Greek, English, Spanish.

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