Names That Mean Positive
By Nameberry
Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
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- Irie
Origin:
JamaicanMeaning:
"positive and powerful"Description:
A name used in the Caribbean, taken from the Rastafarian term that translates best to "positive and powerful." Rastas often greet each other by saying, "Are you feeling Irie today?"
- Irie
Origin:
JamaicanMeaning:
"positive and powerful"Description:
Irie is an upbeat and modern name that originated as a Rastafarian term for "positive and powerful."
- Yrie
Origin:
Variation of Irie, JamaicanMeaning:
"positive and powerful"Description:
A new spelling of Irie, a Rastafarian word-turned-name. News correspondent Yamiche Alcindor named her son Yrie Myles in 2023.
- Yrie
Origin:
Variation of Irie, JamaicanMeaning:
"positive and powerful"Description:
Yrie is a spelling alternative to Irie, a Rastafarian word (and now, name) meaning "positive and powerful".
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