Persis - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Persis \p(e)-r

is pronounced PER-sees, PER-siss. It is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "from Persia". Biblical: a first-century Christian woman commended by Paul. Familiar since the late 1970s due to actress Persis Khambatta.

Persis has 2 variant forms: Perssis and Persys.

Baby names that sound like Persis are Precious and Preciosa.

Persis is an uncommon first name for women and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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