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Paradise Pronunciation

Paradise is pronounced PAIR-ə-dyse /ˈpɛr.ə.daɪs/High

Meaning: From the word paradise — from Persian pairidaeza, 'an enclosed garden', via Greek paradeisos — heavenMedium

In 30 seconds: Heaven, named: Paradise is the word-name for a perfect garden, a heavenly place. Lush, aspirational, and bold.

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Origin MediumPersian, Greek

MeaningFrom the word paradise — from Persian pairidaeza, 'an enclosed garden', via Greek paradeisos — heaven

U.S. rank (2024)#4433 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births32 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,244

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Paradise comes from the word paradise — from Persian pairidaeza, 'an enclosed garden', via Greek paradeisos — meaning heaven, a place of perfect beauty. A lush, aspirational modern word-name.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-heavenly-garden at the root, and lush.

Did you know? Paradise comes from Persian pairidaeza, 'an enclosed garden' (via Greek) — the word for heaven; as a name it's lush and aspirational.

Overall data confidence 70%

Oxford English Dictionary — paradise — word origin

Variations

ParadiceParadyse

Nicknames

Dise

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If you like Paradise…

Heaven— a fellow heavenly word-name

Destiny— a companion aspirational name

Eden— the 'paradise garden' name

Nirvana— another blissful word-name

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Paradise?

Paradise is pronounced PAIR-ə-dyse (/ˈpɛr.ə.daɪs/). Press play above to hear Paradise said aloud.

How do you say Paradise?

Paradise is said PAIR-ə-dyse (/ˈpɛr.ə.daɪs/). Press play above to hear Paradise said aloud.

What does the name Paradise mean?

Paradise is the word for 'a heavenly garden, heaven' (from Persian 'enclosed garden').

Is Paradise a boy or girl name?

Paradise is a girl's name.

How popular is Paradise?

Paradise is a rare name in the U.S.