Parisa
Parisa is a Muslim girl name of Persian origin, meaning “Fairy-like, with a fairy's face”.
| Meaning | Fairy-like, with a fairy's face |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian |
| Written as | پریسا |
| Pronunciation | pa-ree-SAH |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Parisa
Parisa joins the Persian parī, fairy, to the suffix -sā, meaning like or resembling, so it means fairy-like. Persian legend pictures the parī as a lovely being from beyond the human world, and the name is a way of praising beauty. It is one of the best-known Persian names for girls and is also used by families in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Is Parisa a Muslim name?
Parisa is Persian rather than Arabic, and Muslim families in Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan use it widely as a simple compliment to beauty.
How popular is Parisa?
Parisa is very common in Iran and is also used in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Gifts with the name Parisa
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Spellings and variants of Parisa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Parisa mean?
Parisa means 'Fairy-like, with a fairy's face'. It is of Persian origin.
Is Parisa a Muslim name?
Parisa is Persian rather than Arabic, and Muslim families in Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan use it widely as a simple compliment to beauty.
How do you pronounce Parisa?
Parisa is pronounced pa-ree-SAH.
Is Parisa a boy or girl name?
Parisa is usually a girl name.