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  • proper noun historical A region of ancient Iran in its southwest; modern Fars province.
  • proper noun biblical An early Christian.
  • proper noun A female given name, in occasional use since the 16th century.

Etymologies

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From Latin Persis, from Ancient Greek Περσίς.

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Ancient Greek Περσίς ("a Persian woman").

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