Ira is a female name that means "watchful" or "guardian" in Hebrew. It can also be used as a term for anger, especially when referring to an intense feeling of anger towards someone or something.
Usage examples
Ira is a common female name in many Slavic countries.
Ira is an acronym for Individual Retirement Account, a type of investment account in the United States.
The term "mi amigo Ira" is used in Spanish to refer to a fictional character who personifies the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the tax agency in the United States.
In the context of finance, Ira can refer to a company or investment firm, such as Ira Securities.
"Ira" is a Gaelic word for anger or wrath, and can be used to describe a strong negative emotion.
Ira Levin is the author of famous suspense novels such as "Rosemary's Baby" and "The Stepford Wives."
Ira Glass is the host and producer of the popular radio show and podcast "This American Life."
Ira Hayes was one of the US Marines immortalized in the iconic photograph of the raising of the American flag on Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II.
Ira Aldridge was a pioneering African-American actor who achieved great success on the European stage in the 19th century.
Ira is also a word in Mandarin Chinese that means to love or cherish.
For example, owners of traditional IRAs do not pay income taxes on the interest, dividends, or capital gains accumulating in their retirement accounts until they begin making withdrawals. (investor.vanguard.com)
With the addition of IRAs as an account option, new customers can immediately start saving for their retirement. (novelinvestor.com)
The contribution limits for IRAs for 2017 are $ 5,500 ($ 6,500 if you are 50 or older). (traditionalira.com)