Peri (name)

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Peri is a given name and surname in various cultures.

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People with the surname

Peri
Language(s)various
Origin
Region of origin Italy, Hungary
Other names
Variant form(s) Perini, Perić, Perich, Peris

People with the given name

Peri
Pronunciation /ˈpɛri/
GenderFemale
Origin
Region of origin English language
Popularitysee popular names

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