53%RatingSave Gender Feminine & Masculine Usage English (African) Pronounced Pron. PRAYZ [key·IPA] Meaning & History From the English word praise, which is ultimately derived (via Old French) from Late Latin preciare, a derivative of Latin pretium "price, worth". This name is most common in English-speaking Africa. People think this name isRate·Details modern youthful wholesome delicate refined strange simple serious Categories English nouns, English verbs, rare English, virtue names, word names