Irida as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Irida

What is the meaning of the name Irida ?

The baby name Irida is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ee-REE-dah,/iˈriːdə/.

Irida is Greek in Origin.

Irida stems from Greek Íris (Ἶρις), “rainbow,” name of the fleet-footed goddess who bridged gods and mortals; in Modern Greek, írida also denotes the iris of the eye and the flower, reinforcing themes of color and vision. As a given name, Irida carries the imagery of a radiant arc, communication, and protection.

Documented as a modern Greek personal name, Irida gained modest popularity in the 20th century and spread through the Balkans - especially Albania, North Macedonia, and Bulgaria - via cultural contact and classical revivalism; it also occurs sporadically in Russia and Ukraine. Closely related forms include Iris (English and international), Iride (Italian), Íride (Spanish/Portuguese, rare), and the Greek spelling Írida/Ίριδα; diminutive or pet options include Iri, Ida, and Rida. Not to be confused with Irina (from Eirene, “peace”), Irida’s core meaning remains “rainbow,” with secondary associations of message-bearing and multicolored beauty.