Nordic/Finnish · Unisex name
Kari
“pure (Norwegian, from Katherine); blessed (Finnish, from Macarius)”
About the name Kari
Kari has two separate origins. In Norway it is a feminine name, an old vernacular form of Katherine, which is usually associated with Greek katharos, pure. In Finland it is a masculine name, the Finnish form of Macarius, from Greek makarios, blessed. Notable bearers include the Norwegian freestyle skier Kari Traa, an Olympic champion, and the Finnish ice hockey player Kari Lehtonen.
- Meaning
- pure (Norwegian, from Katherine); blessed (Finnish, from Macarius)
- Origin
- Nordic/Finnish
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- KAH-ree(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Kari
- Kari Ann
- Kari Lee
- Kari James
- Kari Marie
- Kari Lynn
Questions about Kari
- What does Kari mean?
- Kari is a Nordic name meaning "pure (Norwegian, from Katherine); blessed (Finnish, from Macarius)".
- How do you pronounce Kari?
- Kari is pronounced KAH-ree, with emphasis on the first syllable.
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