Ira

Ira is a Hebrew name meaning "watchful" or "vigilant." It is derived from the Hebrew word for "watchful" or "alert."

Notable Namesakes

• Ira Glass - Radio host, "This American Life"
• Ira Gershwin - Lyricist, collaborated with George Gershwin
• Ira Levin - Author, "Rosemary's Baby," "The Stepford Wives"
• Ira Hayes - US Marine, raised flag at Iwo Jima
• Ira Aldridge - Actor, first African-American Shakespearean actor
• Ira Black - Musician, guitarist for L.A. Guns
• Ira Flatow - Science journalist, host of "Science Friday"
• Ira Stoll - Journalist, author, editor of "The Future of Capitalism"
• Ira Madison III - Writer, cultural critic, podcast host

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Name Variants

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