Kari - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Kari \k(a)-

, also used as girl's name Kari, is of Old Norse origin, and its meaning is "puff of wind; curly hair". Mythology name that is also used for someone with curls.

Baby names that sound like Kari are Karr and Gari. Other similar baby names are Bari, Karl, Hari, Kai, Karim, Karli, Karmi and Kasi.

Kari is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#25476 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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