Peri - Name Meaning and Origin

The girl's name Peri \p(e)-ri\ is pronounced PARE-ee. It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "outcome, result". Also variant of Perry. In Greek mythology, an "oread", nymph of mountains and caves. In Persian fable, a fallen angel. Pera and Perita are Spanish short forms of Esperanza. Perah is an Israeli name meaning "flower".

Peri has 3 variant forms: Pera, Perah and Perita.

Baby names that sound like Peri are Perri, Bari, Bera, Berri, Bri, Perrie, Piera, Pier and Pru.

Peri is a very rare female first name and a popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Peri. Click here to compare Peri with related baby names.