Ari - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Ari \a-

, also used as girl's name Ari, is pronounced AHR-ee, AIR-ee. It is of Hebrew and Scandinavian origin, and its meaning is "lion, eagle". A short form of Aristides. Also a part of the more familiar Ariel.

Ari has 6 variant forms: Arie, Aristide, Arius, Arri, Ary and Arye.

For more information, see also related names Aaron and Aristotle.

Baby names that sound like Ari are Ara, Ario, Eri and Uri.

Ari is an uncommon first name for men and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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