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Parisa

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Parisa: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2025.

A graceful name of Persian origin, Parisa derives from "parī" (fairy) and "sā" (like, resembling), meaning "fairy-faced" or "like a fairy." The most celebrated bearer is the renowned Iranian classical vocalist Parisa (born Fatemeh Vaezi, 1950), whose soaring voice earned her the title "Queen of Persian Song." The name also belongs to Parisa Fitz-Henley, the Jamaican-American actress known for *Midnight, Texas* and *Jessica Jones*. While no towns share the exact name, the root *parī* appears in the Persian poetic tradition and influenced the English word "fairy" itself. A common variant is Parissa, and in Scotland the name remains rare but is occasionally chosen by families with Persian heritage or those drawn to its lyrical, ethereal quality.