Iris

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

Optional

For families who follow traditional Vedic naming practices, your baby’s Janma Rashi, Nakshatra and Pada can be calculated from birth details and used to suggest traditional starting sounds for names.

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

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. A baby’s Janma Rashi, Nakshatra and Pada are determined from the date, exact time and place of birth. The name itself does not determine the birth chart. However, traditional naming practices may use the Nakshatra and Pada to suggest an appropriate starting sound for a baby’s name.

Important to Know

A baby’s Janma Rashi, Nakshatra and Pada are determined from the date, exact time and place of birth. The name itself does not determine the birth chart. However, traditional naming practices may use the Nakshatra and Pada to suggest an appropriate starting sound for a baby’s name.

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