Female and male first names beginning with the letter “P”..
PARLIE
FemaleEnglish name derived from 'parler,' meaning to speak.
PARMA
FemaleIntriguing name of Italian origin, derived from the historic city of Parma beside the Parmā river, meaning 'river' in Etruscan.
PARMANAND
MaleParmand is an Indian given name derived from Sanskrit, meaning 'the supreme Lord'.
PARMEET
MaleIndian 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
MaleUncommon 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
FemaleParmida, of Persian origin, means "garden" and signifies beauty and grace.
PARMINDER
FemaleUnisex Indian name of Punjabi origin composed of "Parm", meaning lotus flower symbolizing beauty amidst adversity, and "Inder", meaning light or radiance.
PARMINDER
MaleIndian name from Punjab, of Sikh origin, meaning 'beyond compare' or 'highest conqueror'.
PARMIS
FemalePersian origin and means "the best".
PARMVEER
MaleDistinctive Indian given name derived from Sanskrit, meaning "ultimate brave" or "supreme hero.
PARNEET
FemaleElegant Indian name derived from Sanskrit 'Parnata', meaning 'mountain peak'.
PARNELL
FemaleRare 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.
PARNELL
MaleRare but meaningful Irish name derived from "Páirnéil," meaning "cauldron champion." It has a notable history, associated with figures like Charles Stewart Parnell.
PARNIECE
FemaleDistinctive 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
FemaleIndian name derived from Sanskrit, meaning 'lotus flower', symbolizing purity and triumph over adversity in Hinduism.
PARREN
MaleRare 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
FemaleItalian 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
FemaleRare Scottish Gaelic name meaning 'champion', originally used as a surname before becoming more common as a given name.
PARRIS
FemaleDistinctive 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
MaleDistinctive French name meaning 'courtyard' or 'forecourt', originating from the Middle Ages.
PARRISH
FemaleRare English given name derived from the surnames Parris or Parish, originally meaning 'parish priest', and associated with the French word 'paradis'.
PARRISH
MaleUncommon American given name derived from the English surname Parr, meaning 'peer' or 'equal'.
PARRY
MaleRare Welsh given name derived from 'Ap Harry', meaning 'son of Harry'.
PARS
MaleAncient Persian name meaning "to pervade" or "prevail," associated with the Zoroastrian religion and originally used as an ethnonym for Persians and their land.
PARSA
MalePersian name meaning 'thunderbolt', associated with the ancient Iranian god of thunder and lightning.
PARSHVA
MaleIndian-origin name from Gujarati culture, translating to 'first' or 'beginning', signifying spiritual enlightenment, as it was borne by Jainism's first Tirthankara.
PARSON
MaleUncommon English given name derived from 'parson', meaning parish priest, with historical significance rooted in medieval religious context.
PARTH
MaleParth: An Indian name from Gujarat meaning 'to fly away', derived from Sanskrit 'Pravah' meaning 'flowing'.
PARTHA
MaleSanskrit 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
FemaleParthena, of Greek origin, means 'virgin' and honors Parthenope, a mythical Siren and city founder.
PARTHENIA
FemaleRare, unique female given name of Greek origin, meaning 'maiden' or 'virgin', associated with the goddess Artemis in ancient Greece.
PARTHINA
FemaleUnique, captivating Latin-derived name meaning 'virginal flower,' embodying purity and beauty, with roots tracing back to ancient Rome's Parca goddess of destiny.
PARTHIV
MaleRare yet resonant Indian name derived from 'Parthiva,' signifying 'related to warriors'.
PARTICIA
FemalePatricia is a popular female given name of Latin origin meaning "noble" or "of noble birth.
PARTICK
MalePatrick is an Irish name of Latin origin, meaning "noble," popularized by Saint Patrick, Ireland's patron saint.
PARUL
FemaleUnique, beautiful Indian name derived from Sanskrit 'parula', meaning 'nightingale'. It signifies beauty, grace, melody and artistic talent.
PARV
MaleIndian 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
MaleIndian name derived from Sanskrit 'Parvat', meaning 'mountain', thus translating to 'son of the mountain'.
PARVANEH
FemaleUnique Persian name meaning 'pure', popularized by Ferdowsi's Shahnameh epic poem, symbolizing beauty & wisdom.
PARVATHI
FemaleParvathi: Originating from Sanskrit, this name signifies 'mountain' or 'height'. It is revered in Hindu culture, associated with the goddess Parvati.