Irene

American  

[ahy-ree-nee, ahy-reen, ahy-ree-nee] / aɪˈri ni, aɪˈrin, aɪˈri ni /

noun

1. Classical Mythology. one of the Horae, the personification of peace.

2. Also Irena A female given name.

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Irene British  

/ aɪˈriːnɪ /

noun

1. ?752–803 _ad , Byzantine ruler (780–90, 792–97, joint ruler with her son Constantine VI; 797–802). She is venerated as a saint in the Greek Orthodox Church

2. Greek myth the goddess of peace

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Example Sentences

Colombia's Environment Minister Irene Velez Torres has been prominent as host of this breakaway climate conference, which has drawn nations wanting to accelerate the fossil fuel phaseout despite the stalemate in the UN-led "COP" summits.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

In June of 2008, an Inland Empire woman named Melissa began a tempestuous relationship with a woman named Irene, according to state appellate court records.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

It "severely hinder survivors from seeking justice through the system in the first place", said Irene Lam from Rainlilly, a sexual violence NGO.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

On the particular afternoon that Camille is out to lunch with Irene and Lisa, she’s feeling similarly unhappy.

From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026

“You have to spit your gum out before you swim,” I said, thinking again of Irene.

From "The Miseducation of Cameron Post" by emily m. danforth