Irina
Meaning of Irina
Irina is a female name with Russian origin. It is pronounced as ee-REE-nah in Russian (/iːˈriːnə/). A variation of this name is Irene. In the United States, Irina has been given to newborns since at least 1944, with its popularity fluctuating over the years. In recent years, it has been moderately popular, ranking around the 1700s and 1800s in terms of occurrence. This timeless name carries an air of elegance and sophistication, making it a beautiful choice for parents seeking a classic yet unique name for their baby girl.
Pronunciation
Russian
- Pronunced as ee-REE-nah (/iːˈriːnə/)
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Notable People Named Irina
| Irina Vasilievna Perminova is a prominent Russian scientist and professor specializing in Analytical Chemistry at Moscow University. |
| Irina Eduardovna Slutskaya is a highly accomplished Russian former figure skater with numerous World, Olympic, European, and Grand Prix titles to her name. |
| Irina Alexandrovna Viner is a prominent Russian rhythmic gymnastics coach and president of the Russian Rhythmic Gymnastics Federation. |
| Irina Shayk, also known as Irina Shaykhlislamova, is a renowned Russian model and television personality who gained global fame for being the first Russian model to grace the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2011. |
| Irina Konstantinovna Rodnina is a retired Russian figure skater and politician, known for winning 10 successive World Championships and three successive Olympic gold medals in pair skating. |
| Irina Livezeanu is a Romanian-American historian with research interests in Eastern Europe, Eastern European Jewry, the Holocaust in Eastern Europe, and modern nationalism. |
| Irina Aleksandrovna Antonova was a prominent Soviet and Russian art historian who held the position of Director of the Pushkin Museum in Moscow for 52 years, making her the longest-serving director of a major art museum in the world. |
| Irina Vyacheslavovna Murakhtaeva, also known as Irina Slavina, was a prominent Soviet and Russian journalist, public and political figure, and the editor-in-chief of Koza Press. |
| Irina Nikolaevna Levchenko, a medic turned tank officer in the Red Army during World War II, was awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union in 1965 and was the first Soviet woman to receive the Florence Nightingale Medal. |
| Irina Borisivna Krush is an American chess Grandmaster and the only woman to earn the GM title while playing for the United States, as well as an eight-time U.S. Women's Champion. |
| Carmen Irina Cabezas Rodríguez is an Ecuadorian politician and educator known for her role as the secretary of the "Toda Una Vida" plan. |
| Irina Ionesco was a French photographer known for her controversial and erotic photography, including using her pre-pubescent daughter as a model. |
| Irina Konstantinovna Arkhipova was a renowned Soviet and Russian mezzo-soprano and contralto opera singer, known for her leading roles in Russia, Europe, and the United States. |
| Irina Vysheslavska is a Ukrainian artist known for her work as a painter, graphic artist, and set designer, with her art exhibited in various countries including Ukraine, France, Russia, and Azerbaijan. |
| Irina Armstrong née Loginova is a Russian-born German female professional darts player known for her success in WDF events, including reaching the semi-finals in the 2011 BDO World Darts Championship and winning gold in pairs competitions at the WDF World Cup and WDF Europe Cup. |
