Ira facts for kids

Ira or IRA can mean many different things. It might be a name, a place, or even an organization. This article will help you understand the different meanings of "Ira" or "IRA."

• Ira (name), a name that comes from Hebrew, Sanskrit, Russian, or Finnish.
• Ira (surname), a family name, especially found in Estonia.
• Iran, a country in the Middle East, sometimes called IRA in international codes.

Important Laws and Money Stuff

• Indian Reorganization Act of 1934: This was a law in the United States. It helped Native American tribes manage their own lands and governments.
• Individual retirement account: In the U.S., this is a special savings account. It helps people save money for when they stop working, often with tax benefits.
• Inflation Reduction Act: This is a recent law in the U.S. It aims to lower prices and help with things like climate change and healthcare costs.

Music Groups

• Ira (Polish band): A heavy metal band from Poland.
• Ira!: A rock band from Brazil.
• I.R.A. (band): A punk band from Colombia.
• The siku: This is a type of wind instrument from the Andes mountains. One part of it is called an ira.

Organizations and Groups

• Indian Rationalist Association: A group in India that promotes scientific thinking.
• Indian Rights Association: A U.S. group that worked to protect the rights of Native Americans.
• Initiative for the Resurgence of the Abolitionist Movement (IRA): This group in Mauritania works to end slavery.
• Intercollegiate Rowing Association: A group that organizes rowing competitions for colleges in the U.S.
• International Reading Association: Now called the International Literacy Association. It helps people around the world learn to read and write.
• Internet Research Agency: This is a Russian group known for spreading false information online. They are sometimes called "The Trolls of Olgino."
• Iran Air: This is the main airline of Iran. Its international code is IRA.
• Irish Republican Army: This name has been used by several groups in Ireland since 1917. These groups have been involved in political conflicts. They wanted to see a united Ireland.
  • Irish Republican Army (1919–1922)
  • Irish Republican Army (1922–1969)
  • Official Irish Republican Army (1969–1972)
  • Provisional Irish Republican Army (1969–2005)
  • Continuity Irish Republican Army (1986/1994–present)
  • Real Irish Republican Army (1997–2012)
  • New IRA (2012–present)
• Islamabad Rugby Association: A rugby sports group in Islamabad, Pakistan.
• Íslenskir Radíóamatörar: This is an amateur radio group in Iceland.

Places Called Ira

In the United States

• Ira, Iowa
• Ira Township, Michigan
• Ira, Missouri
• Ira, New York
• Ira, Texas
• Hopewell, Red River County, Texas: This town used to be called Ira.
• Ira, Vermont

Other Places Around the World

• Ire (Iliad): An ancient town mentioned in the famous Greek story, the Iliad.
• Ira (Lesbos): An old town on the Greek island of Lesbos.
• Eira (Messenia): Also known as Ira, an ancient town in Greece.
• Eira, Messenia: A modern town in Greece.
• Ira, Mazandaran: A village in Iran.
• Ira, Syria: A village in Syria.
• Ira, Tehran: Another village in Iran.
• Lielirbe: A place in Latvia, also known as Īra.
• Islamic Republic of Afghanistan: This is an official name for Afghanistan.

Other Meanings of Ira

• Ira: This is a Latin word meaning "wrath" or "anger." It is one of the seven deadly sins.
• Ira (film): A movie from India made in 2018.
• Ira (mythology): A goddess in Polynesian mythology.
• Ira (moth): A type of moth.
• Irina: A given name, often shortened to Ira.
• International Reference Alphabet: A system for encoding characters, like letters and numbers.

See also

In Spanish: Ira (desambiguación) para niños