Kari

Unisex

Origin: Norse · Greek

Meaning

“pure or flowing hair”

Cultural Notes

Kari is a Scandinavian short form of Katherine or an independent Norse name meaning flowing hair; it has also been used in the United States as a variant of Carrie.

Popularity

Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1970s
Community likes: 0

Famous People Named Kari

  • Kari Wuhrer, Kari Lake

Variants & Spellings

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