Strong’s H5901

עִירִי

Part of speech

Proper Name Masculine

Transliteration

`Iyriy

Pronunciation

ee-REE

Definition

Iri

Meaning

Iri

Usage

Iri is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. It is the name of a descendant of Benjamin, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The name Iri may carry the connotation of being "watchful" or "vigilant," reflecting a characteristic valued in the ancient Near Eastern context.

Bible references

1 Chronicles 7:7