Ira
A Hebrew name of uncertain meaning, often explained as "watchful", borne in the Bible by two of King David's men.
Meaning and origin
Ira appears twice in the Hebrew Bible as the name of men serving King David: one was a priest attached to David's household, the other one of the elite soldiers counted among his "mighty men".
How to pronounce Ira
| English (US) | EYE-ruh /ˈaɪrə/ |
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