Persis: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“a Persian woman”

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پرسس

Περσίς

Persis (پرسس, Greek Περσίς) is a Christian girl’s name that means “a Persian woman”. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary, Persis.

Persis at a glance

Meaning: a Persian woman
Gender: Girl
Origin: Greek
Faith: Christian
Say it: pur-sis
Syllables: 2
Letters: 6
First letter: P · پ

Meaning of Persis

In English: a Persian woman
اردو میں معنی: فارسی عورت

Origin and history of Persis

From Greek Persis, meaning 'a Persian woman'. Paul greets 'the beloved Persis' in Romans 16:12.

Base wordGreek Persis

How to say and write Persis

Say it: pur-sis2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Persis
Urdu: پرسس
Original script: Περσίς

Sibling names for Persis

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Names like Persis

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Questions about the name Persis

What does the name Persis mean?

Persis means “a Persian woman”. In Urdu: فارسی عورت. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).

Is Persis a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Persis is a girl’s name.

Is Persis a Christian name?

Yes. Persis is used by Christian families. It is of Greek origin. From Greek Persis, meaning 'a Persian woman'. Paul greets 'the beloved Persis' in Romans 16:12.

How do you pronounce Persis?

Say it “pur-sis”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Persis in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Persis is written پرسس. In its original script: Περσίς.

Is the meaning of Persis verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.