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Iru
Iru
עִירוּ i.ru
Iru (Hebrew: עִירוּ, i.ru) is a biblical name; its Hebrew etymology is not securely established. It appears once, at 1 Chronicles 4:15. In 2025 it was given to 6 children in the United States. Appears with Caleb in 1 Chronicles 4.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Iru
son of Caleb
Scripture against society
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At a glance
- Verses
- 1 across 1 book
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Divided Kingdom
- Hapax
- Yes occurs exactly once
Using it today
Based on 2025 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2025 | 6 | Steady |
| All-time total | 6 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 6 in 2025 | Its highest year on record |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | 1 Chronicles 4:15 |
| Cross-references | 9 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
Origin & meaning
A man of the tribe of Judah living before Israel's Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.15;
son of: Caleb (H3612);
brother of: Achsah (H5915), Elah (H0425J) and Naam (H5277)
§ Iru = "watch"
son of Caleb and grandson of Jephunneh
Iru was a son of Caleb, along with his brothers Elah and Naam.
The biblical story
Iru is mentioned in 1Ch.4.15 as one of the sons of Caleb, son of Jephunneh. He is listed along with his brothers Elah and Naam. The passage is part of a genealogy tracing the descendants of Judah. No other details are provided about Iru's life or family. As a son of Caleb, he was from the tribe of Judah and lived during the period of Israel's settlement in Canaan.
Key verses
Iru appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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And the sons of Caleb the son of Jephunneh; Iru, Elah, and Naam: and the sons of Elah, even Kenaz.
1 Chronicles 4:15
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1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 4:15