Ira means “inner nature, character; face, appearance”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is documented as a girl's name in Kazakh and also used in Turkish.
- Ira is a name of Turkic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Kazakh.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 3 letters.
What does Ira mean?
Literal meaning
Ira is a boy's name used in Turkish. It means “inner nature, character; face, appearance”. Its elements are Turkic in origin.
Ira in Turkish and Kazakh
What does Ira mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Ira. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “inner nature, character; face, appearance” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Ira mean in Kazakh?
In Kazakh the name is written Ира. No separate Kazakh gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “inner nature, character; face, appearance” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Ira come from?
Turkic, native word. From Turkic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Ira?
Ira is used as a given name in Turkish and Kazakh. Its origin is Turkic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Ira across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | IraLatin | Boy | same as above: “inner nature, character; face, appearance” | Editorial |
| Kazakh | ИраCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “inner nature, character; face, appearance” | Documented[1] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Ira
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
Sibling names for Ira
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Ira rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- CanfesUnisex“fine glossy silk fabric”same language (turkish)
- AikumisGirl“moon silver”same language (kazakh)
- DorukkanBoy“summit khan”same language (turkish)
- MelekruUnisex“angel-faced”same language (turkish)
- ZaryaGirl“dawn”same language (kazakh)
- NalmesGirl“gem, diamond”same language (turkish)
- TezolBoy“be quick, always active”same language (turkish)
- TavBoy“fat; heat; forest; speed; submission”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Ira
What does the name Ira mean?
Ira means “inner nature, character; face, appearance”. It probably comes from Turkic. It is documented as a girl's name in Kazakh and also used in Turkish.
Is Ira a girl's or a boy's name?
Ira is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Turkish: boys; Kazakh: girls.
Where does Ira come from?
Ira is of Turkic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Ira?
Ira is recorded for Turkish and Kazakh. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Ira spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Ира (Cyrillic), Ira (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Ira have?
Ira has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 3 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled with our editorial data; source texts are not copied.
- Rustem Yeshpanov. KazPER Kazakh person-name list. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY 4.0.
Supports: listed as a kazakh given name (feminine) in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Ira recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Ира recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Ира (kazakh) recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list
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