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Persis

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Pronounced PUR-sis /ˈpɜːr.sɪs/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek Persis, 'a Persian woman' — a New Testament name for a believer whom Paul praises in Romans as one who 'worked hard in the Lord.' Noted respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A biblical Greek name: Persis means 'a Persian woman' — praised by Paul in Romans (said 'PUR-sis'). Warm and classic.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningFrom the Greek Persis, 'a Persian woman' — a New Testament name for a believer whom Paul praises in Romans as one who 'worked hard in the Lord.' Noted respectfully.
U.S. rank (2019)#15148 ↘ Falling
2019 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1918
Total births (all-time)≈ 567

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192418842019

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Persis comes from the Greek for 'a Persian woman,' a name honored in Romans for a woman Paul praises. It reads warm and classic — rare in the U.S. (said 'PUR-sis').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, biblical, and classic.

Did you know? Persis is Greek for 'a Persian woman' and a New Testament name — a believer whom Paul commends in Romans for her hard work in the Lord, noted respectfully (said 'PUR-sis').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Persis — Greek 'a Persian woman'; New Testament

Variations

PersiePersysPersida

Nicknames

PersieSis

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Persis mean?

Persis is Greek for 'a Persian woman,' a woman praised by Paul in Romans.

How do you pronounce Persis?

It's said PUR-sis /ˈpɜːr.sɪs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Persis a boy or girl name?

Persis is a girl's name.

How popular is Persis?

Persis is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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