Paris

Paris Meaning & Origin

About Paris
The name Paris is of Greek origin and its meaning is debated. It is commonly believed to derive from the ancient Greek word "pari" which means "wager" or "pledge." In Greek mythology, Paris was a prince of Troy who famously abducted Helen, the wife of Menelaus, sparking the Trojan War. The name Paris is often associated with qualities such as charm, beauty, and a love for the arts.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Paris are female.

Paris Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -8.09% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRS
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P EH1 R IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈpɛrɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Paris in Braille

Here's how to represent Paris in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Paris in braille

How to Spell the Name Paris in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Paris using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Paris in sign language

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