Irene Hamann

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Irene Hamann — peace
391K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Irene Hamann is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Irene is a feminine given name of Greek origin. Irene (Ancient Greek: Ειρήνη, romanized: Eirḗnē), sometimes written Irini, is derived from εἰρήνη, the Greek word for "peace". Eirene was the Greek goddess of peace and of the spring season. Irene was also the name of an 8th-century Byzantine empress (Irene of Athens), as well as the name of several saints (see Saint Irene). People with the given name The surname Hamann: People with the German surname Hamann include: Politicians and military personnel A. P. Hamann (1909–1977), American politician Adolf Hamann (1885–1945), German Nazi general executed for war crimes Joachim Hamann (1913–1945), Nazi officer, Holocaust perpetrator Karl Hamann (1903–1973), Liberal politician in the Communist German Democratic Republic Sibylle Hamann (born 1966), German politician Brigitte Hamann (1940–2016), German-Austrian historian Evelyn Hamann (1942–2007), German actress Hilary Thayer Hamann (born 1962), American author Ilene Hamann (born 1984), South African actress and model. Irene is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 391K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Irene reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Irene

Meaning: peace

Greek

Irene (Ancient Greek: Ειρήνη, romanized: Eirḗnē), sometimes written Irini, is derived from εἰρήνη, the Greek word for "peace". Eirene was the Greek goddess of peace and of the spring season. Irene was also the name of an 8th-century Byzantine empress (Irene of Athens), as well as the name of several saints (see Saint Irene). People with the given name

Surname: Hamann

English

People with the German surname Hamann include: Politicians and military personnel A. P. Hamann (1909–1977), American politician Adolf Hamann (1885–1945), German Nazi general executed for war crimes Joachim Hamann (1913–1945), Nazi officer, Holocaust perpetrator Karl Hamann (1903–1973), Liberal politician in the Communist German Democratic Republic Sibylle Hamann (born 1966), German politician Brigitte Hamann (1940–2016), German-Austrian historian Evelyn Hamann (1942–2007), German actress Hilary Thayer Hamann (born 1962), American author Ilene Hamann (born 1984), South African actress and model.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Irene is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Irene by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Irene Hamann

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Irene Hamann:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Irene?
The first name Irene originates from Greek. Irene (Ancient Greek: Ειρήνη, romanized: Eirḗnē), sometimes written Irini, is derived from εἰρήνη, the Greek word for "peace". Eirene was the Greek goddess of peace and of the spring season. Irene was also the name of an 8th-century Byzantine empress (Irene of Athens), as well as the name of several saints (see Saint Irene). People with the given name
When was Irene most popular?
The name Irene reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Hamann?
The surname Hamann originates from English. People with the German surname Hamann include: Politicians and military personnel A. P. Hamann (1909–1977), American politician Adolf Hamann (1885–1945), German Nazi general executed for war crimes Joachim Hamann (1913–1945), Nazi officer, Holocaust perpetrator Karl Hamann (1903–1973), Liberal politician in the Communist German Democratic Republic Sibylle Hamann (born 1966), German politician Brigitte Hamann (1940–2016), German-Austrian historian Evelyn Hamann (1942–2007), German actress Hilary Thayer Hamann (born 1962), American author Ilene Hamann (born 1984), South African actress and model.
What are the origins of the name Irene Hamann?
The name Irene Hamann combines two different traditions: the first name Irene has Greek roots, while the surname Hamann originates from English.
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