Parisa
Parisa is a girls' name of Persian origin meaning “like a fairy, angelic.” Derived from 'pari' (fairy) and 'sa' (like), Parisa means 'like a fairy' — connecting to the rich tradition of 'peri'…
how do you pronounce Parisa?
pah-ree-SAH
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what does Parisa mean?
The name Parisa means “like a fairy, angelic.” It comes from the Persian language tradition.
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.
where does the name Parisa come from?
The only source retrieved for Parisa is a Wikipedia entry about Fatemeh Va'ezi, a Persian classical singer known by the stage name Parisa; it gives no derivation of the name itself, so the like a fairy (pari + sa) breakdown given elsewhere is not confirmed by anything found here.
the history of Parisa
That source documents Parisa as a real and notable stage name in Persian classical music, but says nothing about the name's broader history or first use.
who are famous people named Parisa?
- Parisa Tabriz (Iranian-American computer security expert at Google)
- Parisa Fitz-Henley (actress)
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what names go well with Parisa?
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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