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Ira

A Dictionary of First Names | 2006 | | Copyright

Ira ♂ Biblical name (meaning ‘watchful’ in Hebrew), borne by a character mentioned very briefly in the Bible, one of the chief officers of King David (2 Samuel 20:26). It was taken up by the Puritans in the 17th century, and is still occasionally used, mainly in the United States. It was famously borne by the lyricist Ira Gershwin (1896–1983).

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Ira

The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed. | 2011 | Copyright

Ira , in the Bible. 1 Chief officer of David. 2,3 Two of David's guard.

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Ira

A Dictionary of First Names | 2006 | | Copyright

Ira ♀ (Russian) Pet form of Irina.

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