Quick answer
Íris is a girl name with Greek roots meaning "Rainbow".
Pronunciation: EYE-ris.
Meaning and history
The name means "rainbow" in Greek. Iris was the name of the Greek goddess of the rainbow, also serving as a messenger to the gods. This name can also be given in reference to the word (which derives from the same Greek source) for the iris flower or the coloured part of the eye.
Notes and context
In Greek mythology Iris is a divine messenger.
Often grouped with floral and mythological girl names.