Like a fairy
Derived from the Persian word 'pari' meaning fairy or spirit, combined with the suffix '-sa' meaning 'like' or 'resembling'. In Persian mythology, a Pari is a benevolent, beautiful winged spirit. It is a popular name in Iran and among the Persian diaspora, valued for its ethereal and magical connotations.
Less common today
Parissa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #10,224 in 1992.
Iranian-American actress and voice actress
Computer security expert and Director of Engineering at Google
Jamaican-born actress known for 'Midnight, Texas'
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
