Ireneusz

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Fact sheet

Name
Ireneusz
Gender
Boy name
Syllables
3

Ireneusz is a male first name used in its Polish form. In Hungarian spelling, it is presented as Iréneusz. The name means 'the peaceful one' or 'the tranquil one' and has its roots in the ancient Greek word eirene, which means 'peace, harmony'. Ireneusz is derived from the name Irenaeus, which is the Latinized variant of the Greek Eirenaios.

What does the name Ireneusz mean?

The male first name Ireneusz is the Polish version of Ireneus and is written as Iréneusz in Hungary. The meaning of the name is 'the peaceful one' or 'the tranquil one', which traces back to the ancient Greek eirene, meaning 'peace, harmony'. The name originates from Irenaeus, which is the Latinized form of the Greek Eirenaios. In the Romance languages of Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese, the name is rendered as Ireneo.

Where does the name Ireneusz come from?

Ireneusz is a male first name of Greek origin meaning 'the peaceful one' or 'the tranquil one'. The etymology is based on the ancient Greek term eirene, which means 'peace, harmony'. The languages in which this name appears are Polish and Hungarian.

How do you pronounce Ireneusz?

I-re-ne-usz

When is the name day of Ireneusz?

The name day for Ireneusz is celebrated on June 28.

Popularity

Ireneusz is a relatively rare name in Germany. In 2020, it ranked 4,047th in the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2013, when it reached 2,482nd place. In the last ten years, Ireneusz has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 8,008th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,874th.

Nicknames & pet names

Irek

Famous people

  • Ireneusz Jelen (Polish footballer)
  • Ireneusz Krosny (Polish actor)
  • Ireneusz Marcinkowski (Polish football player)
  • Ireneusz Pacula (German ice hockey player)
  • Ireneusz Palinski (Polish weightlifter)
  • Ireneusz Socha (Polish composer)

Frequently asked questions about the name Ireneusz

What is the origin of the name Ireneusz?

Ireneusz is a male first name of Greek origin that appears in Polish and Hungarian.

What does the name Ireneusz mean?

The meaning of the name Ireneusz is 'the peaceful one' or 'the tranquil one', derived from the ancient Greek term eirene, which means 'peace, harmony'.

How popular is the name Ireneusz?

The popularity of the name Ireneusz varies in the countries where it is used, but it is relatively common in Poland.

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