Kari name meaning

Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old Greek, Old Welsh, English and Germanic
Usage: English, Gujarati, Kannada, Sikh, Scandinavian, Faroese, Finnish, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian and Old DanishNorwegian
Pronunciation: k(a)-ri
Meaning: Pure, Joyful Song and Miss
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What does Kari mean?

Famous unisex name Kari is rooted from Old Greek, Old Welsh, English and Germanic, Kari means "Pure, Joyful Song or Miss" is dominantly used in English, Old DanishNorwegian, Finnish, Gujarati, Norwegian, Danish, Kannada, Scandinavian, Sikh, Faroese and Swedish.

Kari is form of timeless and widely accepted Carol. Carol is variant form of CharlesCarolus. Carol is abridged form of Caroline. Carol is English equivalent of Caroline. Also Carol is English form of Carole.

Of Old High German and English origin, Widely Accepted Carol, Carol means "Husband and Song of Joy". Kari is variant of famous and perpetual Carrie. Carrie is form of CarineCarissa. Carrie is short form of Carol and Caroline.

Carrie is English cognate of Carol. Originated from Latin, Old High German and English, Trendy Carrie, Carrie means "Song, Darling and Husband". Also Kari is Norwegian cognate of Karin. Also Kari is Danish cognate of Kári.

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How do I pronounce Kari?

Two syllabled Kari is most commonly pronounced as k(a)-ri.

Variants of Kari

Aikaterine, Cateline, Katharina, Karee, Carol, Carrie, Carolus, Caroline, Carole, Caral, Carelle, Caro, Carola, Carleen, Jocarol, Carollou, Carria, Kariane, Karianne, Karin, Kári, Karine, Catharina, Ecaterina, Carine, Karen, Karolina, Carin, Karina, Kárr, Kåre

Names that rhyme with Kari

How popular is the name Kari?

a popular name in United States with over 59500 new-borns have been given the name since 1934. The name is current favorite of the parents, in 1976, it ranked 127th when 2221 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls.

Additionally, the first name has been in the top 500 baby names 38 times Kari is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales where it has been in use since 1996 and peaked in 1998 when it ranked 2165th.

Kari is a rare baby name in Belgium there is very thin chances of it still being given. However things change on global perspective, Kari is extremely popular in India where every 1 in 20000 have the name.

Also the baby name is popular in Nepal, Canada, Indonesia and Cameroon. As per our findings, over 330000 babies have been bestowed Kari around the globe.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
20183966261564137
20174432221636131
2016667112201997
20157473101816114
20141207851821111
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Kari in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands13511331
Finland571354301550

Here's what numbers has to say about Kari

You allow unworthy and vile person to get near, believing that you can change them. Don't let opportunities slip away only because you were busy making others happy. You are a walking inspiration with an amazing aura. You don't share the usual opinion of things and the ordinary life perspective. What concerns you is your soul and how to keep yourself happy and aware. Self-doubt is your worst but it makes you better.

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  •  Agnèse - The Agnèse is originated from Greek, Agnèse means "Pure" is predominantly used in Italian language
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  •  Agneta - Unwonted Agneta came from Old Greek, meaning of Agneta is "The Chaste or Fire" and is notably used in English, Dutch and Swedish is used as a baby girl name
  •  Niklaus - Meaning of Niklaus is Victory or People or Victory of the People is originated from Old Greek and is used for baby boys is predominantly used in Finnish, Norwegian and German
  •  Eugenie - Unfading and Desirable Eugenie primarily is used in Swedish, Finnish and Norwegian, meaning of Eugenie is "Noble, Well Born or Well-Born" is a girl name is originated from Old Greek
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Famous people named Kari

  • Kari Kairamo, Chairman and CEO of Nokia Corporation and a significant and popular person
  • Kari Martikainen, Finnish professional ice hockey defenceman
  • Kari Nordheim-Larsen, Norwegian politician for the Labour Party
  • Kari S. Tikka, Finnish legal scholar
  • Kari Kjønaas Kjos, Norwegian politician representing the Progress Party
  • Kari Kriikku, Finnish classical clarinetist
  • Kari Ristanen, Finnish cross-country skier
  • Kari Tiainen, Finnish enduro rider
  • Kari Härkönen, Finnish former cross country skier
  • Kari Enqvist, professor of cosmology
  • Kari Coleman, American actress known for her work in television
  • Kari Karlsen, retired Norwegian high jumper
  • Kari Herbert, British travel writer
  • Kari Hotakainen, Finnish writer
  • Kari Traa, Norwegian former Olympic freestyle skier
  • Kari Wuhrer, American actress and singer
  • Kari Väänänen, Finnish actor and director
  • Kari Lehtonen, Finnish professional ice hockey goaltender
  • Kari Wahlgren, American voice actress
  • Kari Kennell, American model and actress
  • Kari Matchett, Canadian actress
  • Kari Rueslåtten, Norwegian soprano singer
  • Kari Rajamäki, Finnish politician
  • Kari Haakana, former ice hockey defenceman
  • Kari Takko, Finnish retired ice hockey goaltender
  • Kari Ann Peniche, actress and entertainer from Fairview, Oregon
  • Kari Peitsamo, Finnish musician whose style has changed over the years
  • Kari Byron, American television host and artist
  • Kari Gjesteby, Norwegian politician for the Labour Party
  • Kari Michaelsen, American actress and motivational speaker
  • Kari edwards, Ancestry
  • Kari Bremnes, Norwegian singer and songwriter
  • Kari Saukkonen, retired Finnish professional darts player
  • Kari Corbett, Scottish actress, artist and filmmaker
  • Kari Aalvik Grimsbø, Norwegian handball player
  • Kari Jalonen, Finnish professional ice hockey coach and former player
  • Kari Eloranta, Finnish former professional ice hockey player
  • Kari Makkonen, retired professional ice hockey player

Comments :

Know one can prounce my name right I alawys get Carrie I hate that name. My name sounds like the word Car. Car- er is how I say if. - Kari
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