Iriny Name Meaning

The name Iriny is an alternate spelling of the name Irene, which originates from the Greek name Εἰρήνη (Eirene), derived from a word meaning "peace". This was the name of the Greek goddess who personified peace, one of the 'Ωραι (Horai, or Hours), who were the goddesses of the seasons and the natural portions of time. It was also borne by several early Christian saints.

In terms of famous personalities, one of the most notable is Irene of Athens, a Byzantine empress from the 8th century AD who played a significant part in restoring the use of icons in the Eastern Orthodox Church.