Peri

Peri is a girl's name with Persian and Turkish roots that means 'the fairy.' In Persian mythology, Peri (also known as Pari) is described as a winged, fairy-like being.

What does the name Peri mean?

Peri is a feminine first name that comes from Persian and Turkish and carries the meaning 'the fairy.' The name is closely linked to Persian mythology, where a Peri (or Pari) represents a fairy-like mythical creature. The name is especially common in the Persian-speaking regions as well as in Turkey, frequently in the form Pari. A prominent bearer of the name is the German actress Peri Baumeister.

Where does the name Peri come from?

The name Peri is a feminine first name that originates from Persian and means 'the fairy.' The composition in Persian is pari (پری) = fairy, while peri in Turkish also means fairy. The languages from which the name derives are Persian and Turkish.

How do you pronounce Peri?

The pronunciation of the name Peri is clear and two-syllable. In German, it is usually pronounced as 'Pe-ri' [ˈpeːʁi], with the long 'e' having a calm, bright timbre. The ending '-ri' provides a gentle, flowing finish. This makes Peri sound modern and harmonious, compact and friendly.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Peri enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 1,107th in the list of the most common feminine first names. Its best placement was in 2006, when it reached 906th place. In the last ten years, Peri has been given approximately 310 times, placing it 1,202nd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 1,278th.

Nicknames & pet names

Pepe / Pepsi / Perry

Famous people

• Peri Arndt (German politician (SPD)
• Peri Baumeister (German actress)
• Peri Cochin (Lebanese television presenter)
• Peri Gilpin (American actress)
• Peri Kay Oldham (American actress)
• Peri Martins (Brazilian singer)
• Peri Sandria (Indonesian footballer)