Name:
Iris
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Greek
Meaning:
Iris originates in Greek language and means "colors of rainbow". In Greek mythology, Iris was the goddess of rainbow and the messenger of all gods. The word is also used for the part of the eye which encircles the pupil. Finally, it is a a flowering plant of various colors. As a feminine given name, Iris has been fairly popular in the United States.
Pronunciation:
IE-ris
The Five Elements:
Wood
Also Spelled Like...:
Iriss
Irys
Famous Iris:
Iris Chang : author
Iris Johanson : author
Iris Kelso : published author
Iris Leal : writer
Iris Murdoch : writer
Iris Padilla : published author
Iris Schilke : writer
Iris Stobbelaar : actress