Iris

Iris is a Greek name derived from the word iris, meaning rainbow. In Greek mythology, Iris was the goddess who personified the rainbow and served as a messenger between the gods and mortals, lending the name associations with beauty, color, and divine communication. The name was also applied to the iris flower, whose varied hues echo the rainbow connection, as well as to the colored part of the human eye. Related forms include the Spanish and Portuguese Irís and the Scandinavian Iris, which remain in use across many European languages.