Perzsike as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Perzsike

What is the meaning of the name Perzsike ?

The baby name Perzsike is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced PER-zhee-keh (Hungarian: /ˈpɛr.ʒi.kɛ/).

Perzsike is Hungarian in Origin.

Perzsike is a rare Hungarian feminine diminutive formed with the affectionate suffix -ke, attached to the base Perzsi. Perzsi is understood as a pet form connected to perzsa “Persian,” and it also aligns with names meaning “Persian woman,” notably Greek Persis (Περσίς) and the South Slavic Persa/Persida. Accordingly, Perzsike conveys the sense “little Persian” or “dear Persis,” with the soft, sibilant tone typical of Hungarian hypocoristics.

As a standalone given name, Perzsike has seen only sporadic use in Hungary and neighboring regions; it survives more as a household nickname than as an official registry name. Related variants include Perzsi, Persa, Persida, Persis, and the English-form Persia; informal Hungarian elaborations such as Perzsika or Perzsikém also occur. Its rarity and old-world lilt make Perzsike a distinctive, culturally textured choice for parents seeking an unusual yet meaningful name.

⚙ We can't find Perzsike in any of the birth registries or name datasets we track. Names like this are usually very rare, tied to a particular region or tradition, or freshly invented. However you look at it, very few people share it.