Kari - name meaning and origin

The boy's and girl's name Kari \k(a)-ri\ 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 a very rare male first name and a popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Kari. Compare Kari with related baby names.