Iracema

Iracema is a girl's name of indigenous origin, primarily found in South America. The meaning of the name is 'the one with honey lips.'

What does the name Iracema mean?

Iracema is a girl's name that originates from the Tupi language and means 'the one with honey lips.' It is made up of the elements eíra, which means 'honey,' and tembe, which refers to 'lips.' Additionally, the name could also be viewed as an anagram of the term 'América.' The 'I' at the beginning stands for water in the Tupi language, which applies to other words that begin with 'I' as well. Iracema is revered as a goddess of water and rivers and is also known as a goddess of love. The name became famous through the novel 'Iracema' by José de Alencar, in which an indigenous girl is the main character.

Where does the name Iracema come from?

The name Iracema has its roots in the Tupi language and means 'the one with honey lips.' The word components eíra (honey) and tembe (lips) come from the Tupi language.

How do you pronounce Iracema?

I-ra-ce-ma

Popularity

In Germany, Iracema is a rare first name and has not yet achieved any ranking in the German name popularity lists. Its best ranking in the USA was in 1982 at 6,370th place. Between 1930 and 2024, the name Iracema was given about 70 times in the USA, placing it at 7,561st. However, it has not been used as a first name there in the last ten years. In Switzerland, Iracema ranks at 6,115.