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Name Origin

Irena is a feminine given name of Greek origin, meaning 'peace'. It is a variant of the name Irene.

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Famous People

Irena Sendler (1910-2008)

Social worker, nurse

  • Saved approximately 2,500 Jewish children from the Warsaw Ghetto during World War II
  • Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007

Irena Szewińska (1946-2018)

Athlete

  • Three-time Olympic medalist in sprinting and long jump
  • World record holder in the 200 meters