Pari
Female namePersian
✨ Meaning
Pari is the Persian word for a fairy or winged spirit, and by extension for someone of great beauty. The pari of Persian tradition are graceful supernatural beings who appear throughout classical poetry, neither fully divine nor human. The word entered several neighbouring languages, and in Urdu and Hindi it carries the same double sense of fairy and beauty.
🌍 Origin
Pari has been used as a given name in Iran for generations and appears widely in Persian literature as a byword for beauty. It also functions as a short form of longer names such as Parvaneh and Parisa. In South Asia the name is used across several communities, and it has begun to appear in western Europe with the Iranian diaspora.
⭐ Famous People Named Pari
- Pari Zangeneh
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does Pari mean?
Pari means 'fairy' or 'winged spirit' in Persian, and by extension a person of great beauty.
How is Pari pronounced?
It is pah-REE, with the stress on the second syllable in Persian.
Is Pari short for another name?
It stands alone, and it also serves as a short form of Parisa and Parvaneh.