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, connecting heaven and earth. The name was later applied to the iris flower, whose petals display a spectrum of colors, and to the colored part of the human eye. Related forms include Irisa and Iridea, and the name has been used across European languages with little variation.