Re: Irene?
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It derives from the Ancient Greek noun "eirène" (epsilon-iota-rho-accempted eta-ny-eta), meaning "peace". It was popular among the first Christians and in the Byzantine Empire while now it has become a rare name. It is currently used in Italy, Spain and in the USA. If you want to know more, you can visit the page of this website dedicated to the name Irene.
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Thanks!