Pari is a Persian feminine name meaning "fairy, sprite, nymph". In Persian mythology, the pari (also spelled peri) are a class of beautiful, winged, supernatural beings originally depicted as malevolent but later associated with goodness and light. This is reflected in the name, which embodies beauty, grace, and enchantment.
Pari is connected to the Iranian mythological concept of airyāna or powerful aerial spirits. Over time, the term entered Persian literature through works like Nizami's poems and the Shahnameh of Ferdowsi, often describing delightful ethereal figures.
The name Pari has a Turkish variant, Peri, which, like the Persian root, once meant a celestial being but is also sometimes used for fairies in Turkish folklore.
The name's mythological and historical connotations make it a Classic Persian name for girls, indicating a mild, intangible nature reminiscent of a marvellously beautiful fairy.
- Meaning: Fairy, sprite, nymph
- Origin: Persian mythology and historical literature
- Gender: Primarily feminine
- Usage Regions: Iran, Afghanistan, Turkey (as Peri) and other Persian-speaking communities