Pəri means “fairy”. It comes from Persian. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- Pəri is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 4 letters.
What does Pəri mean?
Literal meaning
Pəri is a girl's name used in Azerbaijani and Turkish. It means “fairy”. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Pəri in Turkish and Azerbaijani
What does Pəri mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Peri. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “fairy” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Pəri mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Pəri. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “fairy” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Pəri come from?
Persian, borrowing. From Persian.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Pəri?
Pəri is used as a given name in Turkish and Azerbaijani. Its origin is Persian. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Pəri across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | PeriLatin | Girl | same as above: “fairy” | Editorial |
| Azerbaijani | PəriLatin | Girl | same as above: “fairy” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Pəri
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peri | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
| Pəri | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Pəri
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Pəri rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- BayrakBoy“flag”same language (turkish)
- DeliceBoy“wild, spirited; a falcon-type bird; a cereal-family plant”same language (turkish)
- GülhanımGirl“rose lady”same language (turkish)
- BaştuğBoy“head banner”same language (turkish)
- SitarəGirl“star”same language (turkish, azerbaijani)
- FehimdarBoy“intelligent, perceptive person”same language (turkish)
- AyazBoy“cool-headedness; the winter season”same language (turkish, azerbaijani)
- NurəddinBoy“light of the faith”same language (azerbaijani)
Common questions about Pəri
What does the name Pəri mean?
Pəri means “fairy”. It comes from Persian. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish and Azerbaijani.
Is Pəri a girl's or a boy's name?
Pəri is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Turkish: girls; Azerbaijani: girls.
Where does Pəri come from?
Pəri is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Pəri?
Pəri is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Pəri spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Peri (Latin), Pəri (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Pəri have?
Pəri has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 4 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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