Mari
MAH-ree
Popularity
#1510
Letters
4
Syllables
2
Origin
Japanese
Total Births
16,506
Peak Year
#412 in 1957
First Recorded
1897
Style
Cute & Playful
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Of multiple origins, Mari can be a Finnish variant of Maria or a Basque name referring to a goddess. In Japanese, it means 'truth'.
Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Famous Namesakes
Mari Wilson
British singer with the Wilsations
Mari Osaka
Japanese tennis player
Personality Traits
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