Parmis

The first name Parmis is a derivative of the Persian name Uparmiya. Its direct meaning is 'the Outstanding'.

What does the name Parmis mean?

Parmis is a girl's name that traces back to the Persian name Uparmiya. It can be directly translated as 'the Outstanding'. The roots of the name are found in the Persian terms uparva, meaning 'outstanding', and upara, which means 'higher' or 'superior'. These, in turn, lead back to the Old Persian word upariy (𐎢𐎱𐎼𐎡𐎹), which means 'above' or 'over'. Additionally, she is the granddaughter of Kourosh, the King of Persia, and the sister of Parmida.

Where does the name Parmis come from?

The name Parmis has its roots in Old Persian and means 'the Outstanding'. The etymology is based on the Old Persian composition uparva, meaning 'outstanding', as well as the Persian upara for 'higher' or 'superior' and the Old Persian upariy (𐎢𐎱𐎼𐎡𐎹), which means 'above' or 'over'. The name is common in Iranian and Persian languages.

How do you pronounce Parmis?

The pronunciation of Parmis is two syllables and features a distinctive consonant structure. In German, it is typically pronounced as 'Par-mis' [paʁˈmiːs]. The name begins with an open 'Par', conveying a sense of substance, while the stressed ending '-mis' creates a clear conclusion with the sharp 's'. The contrast between the open beginning and the concise ending gives Parmis an exciting touch. Thus, the name appears independent and modern – calm in the onset but assertive in the conclusion.

Popularity

In Germany, Parmis is a common first name and currently ranks 4,045th on the list of most popular female first names. Its best placement was in 2011, reaching 2,438th. Over the last ten years, Parmis has been used about 30 times as a first name, placing it 5,353rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,099th.

Nicknames & pet names

Parmesan / Pommes