Definition of "Irene"

Irene

/aɪˈɹiːn/

proper noun
1. (Greek mythology) Eirene, the Greek goddess of peace, one of the Horae/Horæ; equivalent to the Roman goddess Pax.
2. (astronomy) 14 Irene, a main belt asteroid.
3. A female given name from Ancient Greek, in regular use since the 19th century.
  Quotations
  But lest I be thought too literall, give me leave to allegorize upon this Irene. Her name is a Greek name, Εἰρήνη, it signifies peace; we must not dote upon our Irene, our private peace, that the publique should suffer for the sake of it.
  1653, Jeremiah Burroughs, Irenicum: To the Lovers of Truth & Peace, London: Robert Dawlman, page 267
  "And I have such a horrible name. Think of it... Kate. Who would take Kate on a Moonlight Cruise...or out to the Minstrels at the point. If you ever do find me in the company of a strange young man, call me Irene. Promise me."
  1944, A.J.Cronin, The Green Years, Little, Brown, and Company, page 62
  Better to consider the love of Irene, the seventh of the sisters, with her most elegant name.
  1993, Oscar Hijuelos:, The Fourteen Sisters of Emilio Montez O'Brien, page 75
4. A city and town in South Dakota, United States.