Eirene

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Εἰρήνη (Eirḗnē, literally “Peace”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /aɪˈɹiːni/

Proper noun

Eirene

  1. (Greek mythology) The goddess/personification of peace and one of the Horae. She is a daughter of Zeus and Themis, and her sisters are Dike and Eunomia. Her Roman counterpart is Pax.
  2. (astronomy) 14 Irene, a main belt asteroid.
  3. A female given name

Antonyms
  • Polemos

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