Perinişan means “fairy-like”. It probably comes from Persian elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Perinişan is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 4 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 9 letters.
What does Perinişan mean?
Literally: peri 'fairy' + nişan 'sign, resembling'
Literal meaning
Perinişan is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “fairy-like”, from peri 'fairy' + nişan 'sign, resembling'. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Perinişan in Turkish
What does Perinişan mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Perinişan. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “fairy-like” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Perinişan come from?
Persian, compound. From peri 'fairy' + nişan 'sign, resembling'.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Perinişan a Turkish name?
Yes. Perinişan is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Persian.
Perinişan across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | PerinişanLatin | Girl | same as above: “fairy-like” | 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 Perinişan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perinişan | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Perinişan
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Perinişan rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ÇavlanBoy“great cascade”same language (turkish)
- BilgiUnisex“knowledge”same language (turkish)
- ErimelUnisex“manly hand”same language (turkish)
- UçarerBoy“flying man”same language (turkish)
- BoğahanBoy“bull khan”same language (turkish)
- BanuGirl“lady”same language (turkish)
- FatinBoy“clever, perceptive”same language (turkish)
- ÖzgüneşUnisex“true sun”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Perinişan
What does the name Perinişan mean?
Perinişan means “fairy-like”. It probably comes from Persian elements. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Perinişan a girl's or a boy's name?
Perinişan is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Perinişan come from?
Perinişan is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Perinişan?
Perinişan is recorded for Turkish. 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 many syllables does Perinişan have?
Perinişan has 4 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 9 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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