Iryna

English

Etymology

From Belarusian and Ukrainian Іри́на (Irýna), akin to English Irene.

Proper noun

Iryna

  1. A female given name from Ukrainian or Belarusian.
    • 2025 September 10, Holly Yan, Jeff Winter, “Suspect in Charlotte train stabbing that killed a Ukrainian refugee is charged with a federal crime. Here’s what we know”, in CNN‎[1]:
      “Remember, Iryna Zarutska survived in Ukraine in a bomb shelter,” said Kyle Kirby, chair of the Mecklenburg County Republican Party. “In war-torn Ukraine, she made her way from that country to Charlotte, seeking refuge and promise, and she was given the edge of a knife.” […] “We lost not only an incredible employee, but a true friend,” the restaurant posted on social media. “Iryna, we miss you more than words can say.”
  2. A transliteration of the Ukrainian female given name Іри́на (Irýna).
  3. A transliteration of the Belarusian female given name Ірына (Iryna).

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