Kari Name Meaning & Origin
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The name 'Kari' has multiple origins. In Finnish and Norwegian contexts, it is commonly a female given name derived from the Old Norse name 'Kári', meaning 'curly' or 'gust of wind'. In Japanese, 'Kari' can be a given name or part of a name, with various meanings depending on the kanji used.
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Finnish (Finnish) 40% -
Norwegian (Norwegian) 35% -
Japanese (Japanese) 25%
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Name Details
- First Name: Kari
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
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Kari Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 3
People with this name tend to be: Creative, social, and communicative.