Mari Name Origin
/MAH-ree/-
Japanese (Japanese) 50%
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Finnish (Finnish) 30%
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Estonian (Estonian) 20%
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Name Details
- First Name: Mari
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
Name Origin
The name 'Mari' is a feminine given name found in multiple cultures. In Japanese, it is a common female name with various meanings depending on the kanji used. In Finnish and Estonian, 'Mari' is a variant of 'Mary' or 'Maria', derived from the Hebrew name Miriam, meaning 'beloved' or 'sea of bitterness.' It is typically used as a first name rather than a surname.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Mari each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).