Reisi
Persian/Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Reisi
Reisi is a Persian name meaning "leader" or "chief," derived from the Persian word "reis" (رئیس), which comes from Arabic roots meaning "head" or "principal." The name is primarily used in Persian, Iranian, and broader Islamic cultures, with notable historical use among Persian administrators and officials, and contemporary recognition through figures like Ebrahim Raisi, former president of Iran.
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Etymology
Reisi is a Persian name meaning "leader" or "chief," derived from the Persian word "reis" (رئیس), which comes from Arabic roots meaning "head" or "principal." The name is primarily used in Persian, Iranian, and broader Islamic cultures, with notable historical use among Persian administrators and officials, and contemporary recognition through figures like Ebrahim Raisi, former president of Iran.
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