Persis - name meaning and origin

The girl's name Persis \p(e)-rsis, per-sis\ 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 a very rare female first name and is not used as a surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Persis. Compare Persis with related baby names.