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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Persian woman / from Persia
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- PUR-sis
Persis is a Greek name meaning "Persian woman" or "from Persia." It's pronounced PUR-sis (/ˈpɜːrsɪs/), a short, two-syllable name that is easy to say and spell.
Meaning & Origin of Persis
Meaning: Persian woman / from Persia.
Origin: Greek.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Persis
PUR-sisIPA /ˈpɜːrsɪs/
Popularity of Persis
Persis has never been common in the U.S. It peaked at #1003 in 1884 with just 6 babies, and by 2019 it had slipped to #15148, again with a count of 6.
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FAQ
What does the name Persis mean?
Persian woman / from Persia. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Persis?
Persis is pronounced PUR-sis (IPA: /ˈpɜːrsɪs/).
Is Persis a popular name right now?
Persis peaked at #1003 in 1884 and is ranked #15148 as of 2019. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1884–2019.)
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