What origin is the name Persis?

Persis comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Persis a popular name?

Persis is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Persis?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Persis — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Persis

Q: Is Persis a rare name?

Yes. Persis does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Persis

Persis

Girl

greek

2 syllables

Persis is a greek girl's name meaning "A Greek name meaning a woman from Persia. It appears in the New Testament as the name of a beloved Christian woman.".

Persis is a girl name of greek origin meaning "A Greek name meaning a woman from Persia. It appears in the New Testament as the name of a beloved Christian woman.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A Greek name meaning a woman from Persia. It appears in the New Testament as the name of a beloved Christian woman.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Persis

Very rare in US records

What does Persis mean?

Persis is a girl name of greek origin meaning "A Greek name meaning a woman from Persia. It appears in the New Testament as the name of a beloved Christian woman.".

Is Persis a rare name?

Yes. Persis does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Brother names that go with Persis

Alexander Christopher Lucas Andrew Sebastian Luke

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Persis means "A Greek name meaning a woman from Persia. It appears in the New Testament as the name of a beloved Christian woman." — these names share that spirit.