How to pronounce Paris (PA-ris)

Notes

After the French capital. Two syllables, stress on the first.

Origin & meaning

Origin

Greek/French

Meaning

from Paris (the French capital), or from the Trojan prince of Greek myth

Popularity

Used for both genders; the Trojan prince Paris triggered the Trojan War.

Notable people

• Paris Hilton (American TV personality)

Similar spellings (same pronunciation)

• Paris