The baby name Parleen is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced par-LEEN (IPA: /pɑrˈliːn/).
Parleen is Punjabi in Origin.
The baby name Parleen is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced par-LEEN (IPA: /pɑrˈliːn/).
Parleen is Punjabi in Origin.
Parleen is a modern Punjabi/Sikh given name formed from par (Sanskrit para, “beyond, supreme”) and -leen (Sanskrit līna, “absorbed, merged”). Together it means “one absorbed in the Supreme” or “immersed in transcendence,” reflecting a devotional ideal. The structure mirrors other Sikh compounds where -leen signals spiritual absorption.
In use since the late 20th century, Parleen occurs across Punjab and the Sikh diaspora as a unisex first name, often paired with Kaur or Singh. It is not linked to a single historical bearer, but represents recent faith-centered coinage influenced by scriptural vocabulary. Variants and close spellings include Parlin and Parleen; related -leen names include Harleen, Gurleen, Jasleen, and Navleen. Distinctive yet culturally grounded, Parleen balances modern invention with traditional semantics.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | Girls | 2011 | #304 | 5 | 2,850 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| United States | Girls | 2009 | #929 | 5 | 9,986 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
Parleen is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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