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Definitions

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A male given name from Ancient Greek.

Synonyms

All synonyms

apostlediscipleevangelistfatherpaulsaint

Etymology

From Latin Īrēnaeus, from Ancient Greek Εἰρηναῖος (Eirēnaîos), from εἰρήνη (eirḗnē, “peace”).

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