Iris name meaning & origin

Meaning

Rainbow

The iris flower

In its source language, Iris means “Rainbow; the iris flower”. It has Greek roots and a long history of use in Christian families.

Name Details

Gender

Girl

Origin

Greek

Language

Greek

Religion / Tradition

Christian

Name Type

Cultural

Popularity

Popular

Traditional Naming by Birth Nakshatra

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If your family follows Vedic naming, the starting sound comes from your baby’s Nakshatra and Pada — check whether Iris fits it.

1. Birth Details

Date, Time, Place

2. Janma Rashi

Nakshatra · Pada

3. Traditional

Naming Sound

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Quick Facts

Meaning Rainbow

Gender Girl

Origin Greek

Language Greek

Religion / Tradition Christian

Name Type Cultural

Popularity Popular

Iris, letter by letter

Iris has 4 letters — 2 vowels (i, i) and 2 consonants. It begins with I and ends with S.

I 1 · R 2 · I 1 · S 3 = 7

By the Chaldean method that TotsName uses, the name number of Iris is 7, traditionally linked with Ketu. A name number is a traditional guide for fun and reflection — it does not decide a child’s future. More baby names starting with I.

Questions About Iris

What does the name Iris mean?

In its source language, Iris means “Rainbow; the iris flower”. It has Greek roots and a long history of use in Christian families.

Is Iris a boy’s or girl’s name?

Iris is listed on TotsName as a girl’s name, most often given in Christian families.

What is the origin of Iris?

Iris is Greek in origin.

How popular is Iris?

Iris carries a popular rating on TotsName and begins with I.

Can Iris determine a baby’s Rashi or Nakshatra?

No. The Rashi and Nakshatra come only from the date, exact time and place of birth, not from the name Iris. Traditional naming may then use the Pada to pick a starting sound.

Important to Know

Iris does not set a birth chart; only the birth date, time and place do.

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