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    Persis

    PER-sis

    Greek
    Girl
    In the King James Bible
    Meaning
    Persian woman
    Origin
    Greek
    Is it in the Bible?
    Yes — Persis appears in the King James Bible, including Scripture.
    First appears in
    Does not appear in the King James text
    Peak US usage
    No recorded United States usage in the 1880–2008 records
    Spiritual meaning
    The name Persis, meaning 'Persian woman,' carries spiritual significance in the biblical tradition.
    King James verses
    • Scripture

      "The name Persis appears in the biblical narrative."

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