Perin
Persian · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Perin
Perin is derived from the Persian word "peri," meaning "fairy" or "elf," with roots in ancient Indo-Iranian mythology where peris were supernatural beings.
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Etymology
Perin is derived from the Persian word "peri," meaning "fairy" or "elf," with roots in ancient Indo-Iranian mythology where peris were supernatural beings. The name is used across Persian, Turkish, and Kurdish cultures, with historical significance in Islamic and pre-Islamic Persian literature and folklore.
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