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    Iris

    EYE-ris

    Greek
    Girl
    Meaning-based name
    Meaning
    Rainbow; Messenger
    Origin
    Greek
    Is it in the Bible?
    No — the name Iris does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Rainbow; Messenger", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Iris.
    First appears in
    Does not appear in the King James text
    Peak US usage
    1930s (0.074% of births), currently rising
    Spiritual meaning
    Iris is God's covenant painted across the sky — a visible, beautiful reminder that He keeps every promise He makes.
    Verses on this meaning
    • Genesis 9:13

      "I do set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be for a token of a covenant between me and the earth."

    • Revelation 4:3

      "And there was a rainbow round about the throne, in sight like unto an emerald."

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