Persis
/P-EH-R-S-IH-S/
From Greek Persis, meaning Persian woman — a geographic-ethnic name denoting one from Persia (Persa). It appears in Paul's letter to the Romans (16:12) as the name of a woman praised for her hard work in the faith, making it one of the few names in the New Testament that is straightforwardly topographic in origin, used as a given name to honor an early church figure.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Persis is a Christian girl name of Greek origin, meaning “From Greek Persis, meaning Persian woman — a geographic-ethnic name denoting one from Persia (Persa). It appears in Paul's letter to the Romans (16:12) as the name of a woman praised for her hard work in the faith, making it one of the few names in the New Testament that is straightforwardly topographic in origin, used as a given name to honor an early church figure.”.
Persis is a girl's name of Greek origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "From Greek Persis, meaning Persian woman — a geographic-ethnic name denoting one from Persia (Persa). It appears in Paul's letter to the Romans (16:12) as the name of a woman praised for her hard work in the faith, making it one of the few names in the New Testament that is straightforwardly topographic in origin, used as a given name to honor an early church figure." and belongs to the Divine cluster — names rooted in sacred meaning and spiritual tradition.
Common among European, Persian, Greek, Iranian families, Persis carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Persis
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Persis lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Persis's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Persis's saint & feast day →What does Persis's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Persis resonates in either tradition.
Persis's destiny number is 5 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Persis's full reading →
Does Persis go with your family's names?
Persis breaks into 6 sounds: /P-EH-R-S-IH-S/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Persis sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Persis beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Persis — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Persis
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From the same tradition
Other Christian girl names, common in European families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian girl names from the Divine cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian girl names that open with the same syllables as Persis
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Common questions about Persis
What does the name Persis mean?
Persis means "From Greek Persis, meaning Persian woman — a geographic-ethnic name denoting one from Persia (Persa). It appears in Paul's letter to the Romans (16:12) as the name of a woman praised for her hard work in the faith, making it one of the few names in the New Testament that is straightforwardly topographic in origin, used as a given name to honor an early church figure.." It is a girl name of Greek origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Persis a boy or girl name?
Persis is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Persis?
Persis is of Greek origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among European, Persian, Greek families.
Is Persis a Christian name?
Yes. Persis is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of Greek origin.
What does Persis mean in Greek?
Persis originates from Greek, where it means "From Greek Persis, meaning Persian woman — a geographic-ethnic name denoting one from Persia (Persa). It appears in Paul's letter to the Romans (16:12) as the name of a woman praised for her hard work in the faith, making it one of the few names in the New Testament that is straightforwardly topographic in origin, used as a given name to honor an early church figure.."
What are common nicknames for Persis?
Common short forms of Persis include Peri, Pers.
What is the numerology of Persis?
Persis has a Pythagorean destiny number of 5 — freedom and adventurous change.
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