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Parisa

Parisa is a girls' name of Persian origin meaning “like a fairy, angelic.”

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how do you pronounce Parisa?

pah-ree-SAH

where does the name Parisa come from?

From the Persian pari, fairy, with -sa, like: like a fairy.

Derived from 'pari' (fairy) and 'sa' (like), Parisa means 'like a fairy' — connecting to the rich tradition of 'peri' (fairy-like beings) in Persian mythology. These are beautiful supernatural beings of immense power. The name bestows otherworldly beauty and enchanting grace upon its bearer.

the history of Parisa

Parisa is the stage name of Fatemeh Va'ezi, a noted singer of Persian classical music.

who are famous people named Parisa?

  • Parisa Tabriz (Iranian-American computer security expert at Google)
  • Parisa Fitz-Henley (actress)

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Style:Celestial & Lightromantic

quick answers about Parisa

What does the name Parisa mean?

Parisa means “like a fairy, angelic”.

What is the origin of the name Parisa?

Parisa comes from the Persian naming tradition.

How popular is the name Parisa?

Parisa has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.

Is Parisa a boy or girl name?

Parisa is primarily a girls' name.

How do you pronounce Parisa?

Parisa is pronounced pah-ree-SAH, with 3 syllables.

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