Female and male names starting with the letter "P" .
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PARLIE
FeminineEnglish name derived from 'parler,' meaning to speak.
PARMA
FeminineIntriguing name of Italian origin, derived from the historic city of Parma beside the Parmā river, meaning 'river' in Etruscan.
PARMANAND
MasculineParmand is an Indian given name derived from Sanskrit, meaning 'the supreme Lord'.
PARMEET
MasculineIndian name from Punjab with a unique meaning: 'lotus friend', derived from Sanskrit words 'Parm' (lotus) and 'Meet' (friend), symbolizing purity, beauty, and enlightenment while reflecting one's ability to rise above adversity.
PARMER
MasculineUncommon English given name derived from Old English words "par" or "pear" (fruit) and "-mer" ("famous"), translating to "famous for pears". Though never historically used until author Stephen Vincent Benét created it in 1937, Parmer has since been adopted as a genuine name, often associated with the Southern United States.
PARMIDA
FeminineParmida, of Persian origin, means "garden" and signifies beauty and grace.
PARMINDER
MasculineIndian name from Punjab, of Sikh origin, meaning 'beyond compare' or 'highest conqueror'.
PARMINDER
FeminineUnisex Indian name of Punjabi origin composed of "Parm", meaning lotus flower symbolizing beauty amidst adversity, and "Inder", meaning light or radiance.
PARMIS
FemininePersian origin and means "the best".
PARMVEER
MasculineDistinctive Indian given name derived from Sanskrit, meaning "ultimate brave" or "supreme hero.
PARNEET
FeminineElegant Indian name derived from Sanskrit 'Parnata', meaning 'mountain peak'.
PARNELL
MasculineRare but meaningful Irish name derived from "Páirnéil," meaning "cauldron champion." It has a notable history, associated with figures like Charles Stewart Parnell.
PARNELL
FeminineRare Irish male given name derived from 'Ó Péarlaigh', meaning 'descendant of Pearálach' (bald/gray-haired), associated with prominent political figure Charles Stewart Parnell, symbolizing wisdom, strength, and leadership.
PARNIECE
FeminineDistinctive African name derived from the West African 'Parmiece,' meaning 'to create.' It originated among the Ashanti people of Ghana and carries a powerful, inspiring meaning, suggesting creativity and innovation.
PARNIKA
FeminineIndian name derived from Sanskrit, meaning 'lotus flower', symbolizing purity and triumph over adversity in Hinduism.
PARREN
MasculineRare Dutch name derived from "Parren," an occupational surname for someone who prepared thatched roofs. It doesn't have a specific meaning, but it conveys skill and connection to nature.
PARRI
FeminineItalian male given name derived from the occupational Italian surname "Parri", meaning 'pear' maker or seller, or alternatively from the Latin personal name "Paulus", meaning 'small'.
PARRIE
FeminineRare Scottish Gaelic name meaning 'champion', originally used as a surname before becoming more common as a given name.
PARRIS
FeminineDistinctive French origin given name derived from the word 'paradis', meaning 'paradise'. Originally a surname, Parris has gained popularity as a first name in English-speaking countries.
PARRIS
MasculineDistinctive French name meaning 'courtyard' or 'forecourt', originating from the Middle Ages.
PARRISH
MasculineUncommon American given name derived from the English surname Parr, meaning 'peer' or 'equal'.
PARRISH
FeminineRare English given name derived from the surnames Parris or Parish, originally meaning 'parish priest', and associated with the French word 'paradis'.
PARRY
MasculineRare Welsh given name derived from 'Ap Harry', meaning 'son of Harry'.
PARS
MasculineAncient Persian name meaning "to pervade" or "prevail," associated with the Zoroastrian religion and originally used as an ethnonym for Persians and their land.
PARSA
MasculinePersian name meaning 'thunderbolt', associated with the ancient Iranian god of thunder and lightning.
PARSHVA
MasculineIndian-origin name from Gujarati culture, translating to 'first' or 'beginning', signifying spiritual enlightenment, as it was borne by Jainism's first Tirthankara.
PARSON
MasculineUncommon English given name derived from 'parson', meaning parish priest, with historical significance rooted in medieval religious context.
PARTH
MasculineParth: An Indian name from Gujarat meaning 'to fly away', derived from Sanskrit 'Pravah' meaning 'flowing'.
PARTHA
MasculineSanskrit male given name derived from "Parthiva," meaning "of the earth" or "earthly." It's associated with Arjuna, a central figure in the Hindu epic Mahabharata.
PARTHENA
FeminineParthena, of Greek origin, means 'virgin' and honors Parthenope, a mythical Siren and city founder.
PARTHENIA
FeminineRare, unique female given name of Greek origin, meaning 'maiden' or 'virgin', associated with the goddess Artemis in ancient Greece.
PARTHINA
FeminineUnique, captivating Latin-derived name meaning 'virginal flower,' embodying purity and beauty, with roots tracing back to ancient Rome's Parca goddess of destiny.
PARTHIV
MasculineRare yet resonant Indian name derived from 'Parthiva,' signifying 'related to warriors'.
PARTICIA
FemininePatricia is a popular female given name of Latin origin meaning "noble" or "of noble birth.
PARTICK
MasculinePatrick is an Irish name of Latin origin, meaning "noble," popularized by Saint Patrick, Ireland's patron saint.
PARUL
FeminineUnique, beautiful Indian name derived from Sanskrit 'parula', meaning 'nightingale'. It signifies beauty, grace, melody and artistic talent.
PARV
MasculineIndian name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "episode" or "section". It's associated with Goddess Durga's powerful form in Hindu mythology and has been used historically for both boys and girls, although it's more common as a female name today. Despite its rarity, Parv remains a unique and culturally significant choice.
PARVAAN
MasculineIndian name derived from Sanskrit 'Parvat', meaning 'mountain', thus translating to 'son of the mountain'.
PARVANEH
FeminineUnique Persian name meaning 'pure', popularized by Ferdowsi's Shahnameh epic poem, symbolizing beauty & wisdom.
PARVATHI
FeminineParvathi: Originating from Sanskrit, this name signifies 'mountain' or 'height'. It is revered in Hindu culture, associated with the goddess Parvati.