Parisa
pah-REE-suh
The Story of Parisa
Imagine a whisper from a Persian garden, a name that means fairy, carried on the wind across continents just for your daughter.
Parisa traces its roots to the ancient lands of Persia, where it is elegantly translated to mean 'fairy' or 'angelic.' This name evokes images of otherworldly beauty and grace, a legacy from Persian poetry and folklore where fairies, or 'parisan,' are enchanting beings. Its journey has been one of quiet charm, traveling through cultures that cherish grace and ethereal qualities, always carrying that whisper of the magical.
When you first write 'Parisa' on your baby's hospital bracelet, you feel a lightness, a sense of wonder. It’s a name that conjures images of delicate wings and a gentle presence. This name is for a child who will move through the world with an inherent grace, someone whose very being seems touched by something enchanting. You already sense this gentle magic in your daughter.
What It Means
“This Persian name means "fairy" or "angelic." It conveys a sense of otherworldly beauty and grace.”
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Numerology
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Peak Year
#40 in 1991
Total Births
1,074
First Recorded
1971
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