Kari
KA-ree
Popularity
#1841
Letters
4
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
60,515
Peak Year
#2,243 in 1975
First Recorded
1934
Style
Cute & Playful
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Kari has multiple origins. It is a Scandinavian diminutive of Katherine, meaning "pure," or a Hindi name meaning "black."
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Kari Wuhrer
American actress and singer
Kari Matchett
Canadian actress
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