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Ira

/EE-ra/

Earth, goddess Saraswati, watchful

What does Ira mean?

Ira is a tiny, lyrical name with Sanskrit roots tied to goddess Saraswati + Hebrew roots meaning watchful. Crosses cultures cleanly.

Origin

Religious / cultural tradition

Hindu, Jewish

Variations

Ira

Nicknames

Ira

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Meanings + cultural notes are educational summaries reflecting common scholarly + linguistic interpretations. Spellings, meanings + pronunciations can vary by region + family tradition.

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