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Parleen

Quick answerParleen is a feminine name derived from Persian roots, meaning "fairy" or "fairy-like," combining elements related to mythological beauty and otherworldly grace.

Punjabi · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#19,490
TrendVintage
Peak year2009
Syllables2
OriginPunjabi
LanguagePersian
CultureSouth Asian
Letters7
Numerology8 Chaldean 11
Global rank#5,785

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Parleen

Parleen is a feminine name derived from Persian roots, meaning "fairy" or "fairy-like," combining elements related to mythological beauty and otherworldly grace.

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Etymology

Parleen is a feminine name derived from Persian roots, meaning "fairy" or "fairy-like," combining elements related to mythological beauty and otherworldly grace. The name is primarily used in Indian, Pakistani, and Iranian cultures, with adoption among Sikh, Hindu, and Muslim communities, though it remains relatively uncommon outside South Asian and Middle Eastern regions.

Parleen currently ranks #19,490 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2009.

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