Mari name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: March 15th, 2024

Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl

Origin: Hebrew, Old Greek and Japanese

Usage: Sanskrit, Tamil, Armenian, Breton, Greenlandic, Finnish, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian and Icelandic

Pronunciation: MAH-reeorMarie

Meaning: Sea of Bitterness, Wished of Chld, Calf, Bitter, Truth and Reason, Of Death, Of Love, Pearl, Beloved and Princess of the Sea

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What does Mari mean?
Variations of Mari
How popular is Mari?
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Similar Names to Mari
Famous People Named Mari
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What does Mari mean?

Persistent and Prominent Mari is used predominantly in Greenlandic, Danish, Armenian, Tamil, Norwegian, Sanskrit, Icelandic, Swedish, Finnish and Breton aimed at both boys and girls, Mari means "Sea of Bitterness, Wished of Chld, Calf, Bitter, Truth and Reason, Of Death, Of Love, Pearl, Beloved or Princess of the Sea" is originated from Old Greek, Hebrew and Japanese.

Mari is form of perpetual, sacred and commonly accepted Marina. Marina is form of widespread, mainstream leading and durable Maria. Marina is feminine form of Marinus. Marina means From the God Mars, Sailor of the Sea and Of the Sea Which Belong has its origin in Latin.

Mari is a variant form of prevalent Mariko. Mariko is Latin cognate of The Japanese Name 真里子. Mariko means Smart Girl and Circle Child is rooted from Japanese. Mari is variant of Takmari.

Takmari is equivalent of Dagmar in Finnish language. Also Mari is equivalent of Marie in Nordic language. Also Mari is equivalent of Mare in Greenlandic language. Also Mari is Icelandic equivalent of Mar.

It is celebrated on on August 15th.

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How do I pronounce Mari?

The proper pronunciation of one syllabled Mari is MAH-reeorMarie. There should be emphasis on first MAH syllable while speaking. mahr-ee, mar-ee or mah-ree are the different way(s) to pronounce the name.

Variants of Mari

Maria, Mariam, Mariamne, Mirjam, Maree, Mariko, Marina, Takmari, Mary, Mareen, Marinette, Marine, Marinalee, Dagmar, Marirose, Marie, Mare, Mar, Marea, Aaliyahmarie, Marieanna, Marlow, Maither

Names that rhyme with Mari

How popular is the name Mari?

In United States, Mari was once a common name since emerging in 1897 it has been given to over 15644 babies. At its zenith in 1954,. However after 111 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts.

Additionally, the name has been in Mari is a unique baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 800 names.

In 2006, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 717 on girl names chart when 45 babies were named Mari. There are over 717 babies that have been given the name Mari in England and Wales.

Mari is an uncommon baby name in France, although it has been in use since 1961 but could not make beyond the top 900. Over 288 people have been named Mari in France.

In Switzerland, it has been in use since 1998 and peaked in 2009 when it ranked 1323rd. Mari is a rare baby name in Belgium where it is still in use.

But Mari is a popular baby name in Syria where every 1 in 300 have the name as well as in, Japan, Brazil, India, Indonesia, Russia, Mexico, Niger, Colombia, Philippines, Georgia and Yemen.

At least, 420000 people globally have been given the name as per our research.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2018	10700	6	1855	108
2017			1770	117
2016			1928	103
2015			2184	86
2014	12078	5	2033	96

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Mari in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	260	495	97	252
	0	0	0	26072

What numbers say about Mari?

You are not very excited when it comes to meeting new people because you expect disappointment. You think a lot and it makes you sick sometimes. Number 4 as your expression no reveals your inner strength, strong communication and organization abilities, and well-structured life. You are not like other people. You can't get used to a boring life and monotony. You like to explore your options about everything.

Go through the following names similar to Mari

Alexys - Origin of Trendy Alexys is in Old Greek language is used as a unisex name and is mostly used in English, meaning of Alexys is "The Defender"
Alja is used chiefly in Russian, Slovenian and English is originated from Old Greek and Germanic bestowed upon girls, Alja means "Defender of Men, He Who Wards Off (Other) Men or Protector"
Senja - Meaning of Senja is Hospitality is used as a girl name and is commonly used in Norwegian and Swedish has origin in Old Greek
Dionyse - The Dionyse has origin in Greek, meaning of Dionyse is "God of the Vine"
Ilene - Used specifically in Irish, Greek and English eternal and customary, Ilene means "The Words Aveline Meaning Hazelnut and Radiant" and came from Old French and Old Greek is used as a girl name. Ilene is another transcription of Eileen.

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Famous people named Mari

Mari Piuva, archer from Finland
Mari Henmi, Japanese singer, tarento, and actress
Mari Djata II of Mali, was mansa of the Mali Empire from 1360 to 1374
Mari Matsuda, American lawyer, activist
Mari Yoriko Sabusawa, translator and the third wife of novelist James A. Michener, whom she married on October 23
Mari Kapi, Papua New Guinean judge
Mari Mashiba, Japanese voice actress affiliated with Production Baobab
Mari Hanafusa, former member of the Takarazuka Revue
Mari Andriessen, Dutch sculptor

Mari Ramos, Nicaraguan American weather anchor for CNN International
Mari Fitzduff, Irish-American educator, writer and academic
Mari Yonehara, Japanese translator, essayist, non-fiction writer
Mari Ozaki, Japanese long-distance runner
Mari Lyn Salvador, American anthropologist,
Saint Mari, He and Thaddeus are credited with the 'Liturgy of Addai and Mari'
Mari Alkatiri, Timorese politician
Mari Boine, Norwegian Sami musician
Mari Hoshino, Japanese actress and singer
Mari Evans, African-American poet, writer
Mari Holden, American cycle racer
Mari Yaguchi, Yaguchi became a member of Japanese idol band Morning Musume during the second generation auditions
Mari Hamada, Mari Hamada started singing commercially whilst at Metropolitan Musashigaoka high school when she formed a punk rock band called 'Mari Band'

Mari Elka Pangestu, Minister of Trade of Indonesia
Mari Hulman George, daughter of Anton "Tony" Hulman and Mary Fendrich Hulman
Mari Wilson, English pop and jazz singer
Mari Iijima, Iijima moved to Los Angeles
Mari Motohashi,
Mari Kaimo, veteran Filipino journalist, host and anchor
Mari Natsuki, Japanese singer, dancer and actress
Mari Possa, pornographic actress and reality TV personality
Mari Sandoz, Nebraska novelist, biographer, lecturer
Mari Devon, American voice actress
Mari, American soprano vocalist
Mari Vartmann, German pair skater
Mari Pajalahti, is one of two lead singers of Kwan
Mari Blanchard, American film and television actress

Mari Morrow, American film and television actress
Mari Jungstedt, Swedish journalist and crime fiction author
Mariana Lima in Kenoma as Actress
Marisela Berti in Doña Bárbara as Actress
Marissa Mutascio in It Plays Like Love as Actress
Maria Redmond in The Last Vampyre as Actress
Marian Diamond in Tale of a Vampire as Actress
Marina McConnell in Topspin as Actress
Marilyn Dobrin in Meet the Parents as Actress
Mariona in Freddy und das Lied der Prärie as Actress
Marianne Lawrence in Steele at It as Actress
Mari Weiss acted in movie Happy Feet
In 1951, Mari Aldon characterized the role of Judy Beckett in action and drama film Distant Drums.

In 1970 action, crime movie, Shibire Kurage, Mari Atsumi played Midori.
In 1989, Mari Ayukawa characterized the role of N in flick Hakui no tenshi: Musaboru futomomo.
In 1993 drama flick, Gyerekgyilkosságok, Mari Balogh characterized Juli.
Mari C. Blackwell played key character of Barb Pierce in 2013 drama flick Summer Dream.
In 1974, Mari Csomós characterized the role of Vali in romance movie Makra.
Mari Carmen Díaz de Mendoza characterized leading role of Dña. Inés de Ulloa in 1952 drama flick Don Juan Tenorio.
Mari Hegyesi, from 1922 movie Meseország, who characterized the N.
In 1976 action, thriller film, Death Machines, Mari Honjo played Madame Lee.
Mari Jászai, from 1915 drama movie A tolonc, who played the Ördög Sára.

Mari Nagisa, from 1968 film Ana jikake, who played N.
Mari Nelson characterized critical role of Mary Lou in 1994 drama film Whore 2.
In 1996 film, Maju toshi 9-1 II, Mari Nishina played N.
Mari Carmen Pardo, from 1955 drama, romance film Para siempre, who characterized Ángela.
Mari Perankoski portrayed key character of Miniä in 2014 comedy, drama film Mielensäpahoittaja.
In 2003, Mari Rantasila portrayed the role of Tarja Piirainen in action and crime film Raid.
Mari Luz Real, from 1967 adventure, drama flick El halcón de Castilla, who characterized the Maria de Cárdenas.
Mari Sato, from 1987 drama and romance film Captive Hearts, who played Miyoko.
In 1972, Mari Tanaka played the role of Yumi Kubo in crime, thriller film Shinayakana kemonotachi.

In 1972, Mari Töröcsik characterized the role of Juli, Kántor felesége in drama film Holt vidék.
Mari Iwai played central character of Mari in 1967 film Seishun no etsuraku.
In 1915 movie, Lyon Lea, Mari K. Demjén portrayed öregasszony.
Mari Shirato portrayed the leading character of Migiwa Saeki in 1984 crime and drama flick Ningyo densetsu.
Mari Pantazi, from 1965 drama, romance movie To teleftaio dakry, who played N.
Mari Marks, from 2007 comedy, horror film The Gay Bed and Breakfast of Terror, who portrayed the Helen.
Mari Yanuzzi portrayed pivotal role of Rita In comedy, drama film Lewisburg.
Mari Sekine portrayed the leading role of IO in 2018 family movie Eiga Okaasan to Issho hajimeteno daibouken.

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