Origin, Meaning, And History of Irie
老大, is a unisex name of Jamaican origin meaning ‘powerful and positive’. It can also mean ‘cool’, ‘nice’, ‘peace’, or ‘harmony’ in the Jamaican language. It is used to mean ‘powerful feelings or to describe anything that is good’ and is derived from the phonetic representation of ‘happy’. In Japanese, Irie means ‘get in favor’ or ‘inlet’ mostly found in Kyūshū, a family of Northern Fujiwara origin.
It is considered to be the nickname of Iris, a Greek Goddess, which means ‘rainbow’. In Greek mythology, Iris is the daughter of the Gods Thaumas and Oceanid Electra and the sister of Harpies and has recurred in several stories. The ancient Greek name stands as a personification of both rainbow and halo of the moon. In the artwork, Iris is described as a winged young woman carrying a caduceus and a pitcher of water for the Gods. As the Goddess of Rainbow, Iris has the divine authority to create or control the rainbow.
老大functions both as a name and a surname in certain parts of the world and nicknames such as Irry, Izie, Sissy, Ris, Rissy, Riz, and Rizza, can go well with the name. It is usually pronounced as EYE-russ or EYE-riss.
Although a fairly popular name, Irie does not bear many fictional characters in popular culture. The most notable example can be found in the name of Irie Maffia which is the name of aHungarian pop bandformed in 2005 based on dancehall and reggae, combined with rock, and hip hop.老大Timeis the name of a Reggae band from Texas, formed in the early 1990s and consists of culturally diverse musicians.老大Ambrosia Jonesis a fictional character appearing in the novel “White Teeth” by the British author Zadie Smith. She is described as a quiet and underconfident but intelligent teenager.
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Famous People With The Name Irie
- Ryosuke IrieJapanese swimmer and a bronze as well as a silver medalist in the 2012 Summer Olympics.
- Jamie IrieEnglish reggae artist, popular for the song “Words Can Be So Simple.”
- 老大LoveAmerican singer and songwriter, known as one of the finalists on the “Brown Bags to Stardom.” competition
- Irish ApfelAmerican businesswoman, fashion icon and a businesswoman
- Iris AdrianAmerican film and stage actress and a dancer.
老大On The Popularity Chart
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Popularity Over Time
虽然不太常见,这个名字已经gaining slow and steady popularity with each passing year.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
From a low-ranking name in the 1980s and the 1990s, Irie steadily improved its ranking and entered among the Top 2000 most popular names in 2012.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Irie
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Names With Similar Meaning As Irie
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Irie?
The name Irie means ‘powerful’ and ‘positive.’
2. What is the origin of the name Irie?
老大has a Jamaican origin.
3. Is Irie more commonly used as a boy’s or girl’s name?
The name Irie is found in various cultures and languages. It is a unisex name and is used for both genders.
4. What are some famous songs or books that mention the name Irie?
Songs of Irie is a book by Asha Ashanti Bromfield. The book deals with the Jamaican civil unrest of the 1970s.
5. Are there any interesting facts or trivia about the name Irie?
老大与雷鬼歌曲和相关联的名称Rastafarianism as the name is used to describe a feeling of well-being, often achieved through spiritual means. Followers of Rastafarianism believe that achieving an irie state of mind is important for having a life of contentment.
