Kiri
KEER-ee
Popularity
#7405
Letters
4
Syllables
2
Origin
Greek
Total Births
974
Peak Year
#60 in 1984
First Recorded
1963
Style
Earthy & Bohemian
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Kiri can have different meanings based on its origin: from Maori, it means 'skin' or 'bark'; from Greek, it's a short form of Kyriake, meaning 'Lord's'.
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Kiri Te Kanawa
New Zealand operatic soprano.
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