Names That Mean Now
By Nameberry
Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
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- Persia
Origin:
Country nameMeaning:
"land of the Parsa"Description:
The name Persia derives from Avestan Parsa, the name of the Indo-European nomadic people who migrated into southern Iran in about 1000 BCE. Persis or Persea, the feminine form of Perseus, feel more namelike.
- Ima
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"present, now"Description:
Frequently cited as an example of cruel baby naming, à la Ima Hogg.
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