The baby name Persis is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈpɜːr.sɪs/ (PER-sis).
Persis is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Persis is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈpɜːr.sɪs/ (PER-sis).
Persis is Greek in Origin.
Persis is a feminine given name from Greek Persis (Περσίς), literally “Persian woman” or “from Persia.” It appears in the New Testament (Romans 16:12), where Paul greets “Persis the beloved,” which anchored the name in early Christian naming traditions. The Latinized biblical form passed into English via ecclesiastical usage.
Use remained sporadic through the Middle Ages, then saw modest revival among English-speaking Protestants in the 17th century, especially in Puritan New England, and has surfaced periodically in Britain and America since. The name also has independent currency among India’s Parsi/Zoroastrian community, echoing Persian ancestry (notably actress Persis Khambatta). Variants and cognates include Persida (Balkan Slavic), Persia (English), and the seldom-used Persa; related names are Perseis and the masculine Perses/Perseus, though with distinct etymologies. Persis conveys a cosmopolitan, antique elegance with a straightforward meaning tied to the ancient land and culture of Persia.
| Persis Khambatta Persis Khambatta was an Indian actress best known for her role as Lieutenant Ilia in the 1979 film Star Trek: The Motion Picture. She gained international fame for this role, which showcased her striking presence and talent. Before her acting career, she was also a successful model, winning the Femina Miss India title in 1965. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ID | Girls | 0 | #102 | 1 | 3,319 |
| KW | 0 | #121 | 1 | 5,216 | |
| BW | Girls | 0 | #151 | 1 | 4,216 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #236 | 2 | 7,146 |
| GH | 0 | #245 | 4 | 5,396 | |
| NG | 0 | #272 | 1 | 5,926 | |
| SG | 0 | #279 | 4 | 11,010 | |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #310 | 15 | 6,973 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| MY | 0 | #352 | 3 | 12,352 | |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| EG | 0 | #412 | 1 | 6,387 | |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #419 | 6 | 15,987 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #516 | 3 | 9,861 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #545 | 1 | 8,334 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #546 | 2 | 10,981 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #553 | 8 | 11,671 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #559 | 3 | 19,177 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #576 | 11 | 18,916 |
| BH | 0 | #585 | 3 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #591 | 7 | 20,968 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #644 | 2 | 11,648 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #647 | 4 | 16,104 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #651 | 4 | 13,121 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #818 | 9 | 15,093 |
| United States | Girls | 2019 | #907 | 6 | 8,965 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #948 | 12 | 14,742 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #980 | 15 | 24,821 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,012 | 3 | 25,931 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,234 | 3 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,264 | 4 | 17,781 |
Persis is popular in 27 countries — most recent births per country:
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