What does Paris mean?

PARIS (1)

Gender: Masculine

Usage: Greek Mythology

Other Scripts: ????? (Ancient Greek)

Pronounced: PAR-is (English) [key]

Meaning unknown. In Greek mythology he was the Trojan prince who kidnapped Helen and began the Trojan War. Though presented as a somewhat of a coward in the 'Iliad', he did manage to slay the great hero Achilles. He was himself eventually slain in battle by Philoctetes.

PARIS (2)

Gender: Feminine

Usage: Various

Pronounced: PAR-is [key]

From the name of the capital city of France, which got its name from the ancient Celtic tribe known as the Parisii.

Source: Behind the Name