Peiris | |
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Gender | Unisex |
Language(s) | Sinhala |
Other names | |
Variant(s) | Peries Pieris |
Peiris, Peries or Pieris is a Sinhalese surname. It is a common surname in coastal area of Sri Lanka. It is originated from Portuguese surname Peres and was spread across Sri Lanka during the time of Portuguese rule of the island. The name has been adapted over time, hence the variation in its spelling. Notable people with the surname include: