What is the origin of the name Parissa?

Parissa is a name of Persian origin.

How do you pronounce Parissa?

Parissa is pronounced puh-REE-suh.

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GirlPersian

Parissa

puh-REE-suh

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Persian

Total Births

Peak Year

#8 in 1988

First Recorded

1986

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Of Persian origin, Parissa means 'fairy' or 'angel'. It conveys a sense of ethereal beauty and grace.

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Numerology

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Nicknames

Pari Rissa

Spelling Variations

Parisa Perissa Parissa

Similar Names

Soraya Yasmin Fariha Roxana

Personality Traits

beautifulgracefulenchantingdelicate

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