Meaning
free man, warrior
Origin
Kari is a name of Old Norse origin, rooted in norse tradition.
It appears in our records across 13 countries (CL, CO, DK, DZ, FI, FR, HU, IS, MA, MX, NO, PE, US).
Style
- traditional
- strong
- warrior
- nature
- unisex
- masculine
Famous people named Kari
- Kari Byrkjeland
- Kári Sneypa (legendary figure in the Kjalnesinga saga)
- Kari Hotakainen (Finnish singer)
- Kári Snaer
- Kári Árnason (Icelandic politician)
Variations
Karoline, Karin, Kari Anne, Kaari, Karine, Caroline, Kari (MA), Kari (Norway), Kari (Sweden), Kariane, Kaari (Finland), Carol (English, via Latin)
Popularity
Kari appears in 13 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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