Persis
PUR-sis
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Persian
Total Births
567
Peak Year
#19 in 1918
First Recorded
1884
Style
Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Of Persian origin, meaning 'Persia' or 'paradise.' It refers to someone from Persia or a land of great beauty.
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Numerology
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Famous Namesakes
Persis Holloway
An American opera singer and vocal coach.
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