Parisa (given name) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Parisa |
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| Gender | Female |
| Origin | |
| Word/Name | Persian |
| Meaning | Like a fairy |
| Other names | |
| Alternative spelling | Pareesa |
| Nickname(s) | Pari, Risa |
| Related names | Parysatis / Parisatis |
Parisā (Persian: پریسا, pronounced pə-REE-sa) is a Persian given name for girls. It means 'like a fairy'.
The ancient Persian name "Parysatis" (Persian: پریساتیس) is related to this name. "Pari" can be used as a diminutive of Parisa. Pari (Persian: پری) (pronounced pər-REE) means "fairy" and is used as a name of its own right as well.[2] Pari does not mean angel. "Fereshteh" (Persian: فرشته) is a feminine given name which actually happens to mean angel. The Pari (or Peri) in Persian mythology are described to be a race of beautiful and benevolent supernatural fairy beings, earlier regarded as malevolent. Risa (given name) can be used as a nickname also.
Notable people
Historical
- Parysatis, the wife of Darius I of Persia II, king of the Persian Empire
- Parysatis II, the youngest daughter of Artaxerxes III of Persia, who was the wife of Alexander the Great.
Modern
- Parisa Damandan, Iranian art historian
- Parisa (born Fātemeh Vā'ezi), Iranian singer of Persian classical music
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