| Meaning | pure, clean |
| Origin | Finnish, Norse, Scandinavian |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Kari |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 4 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Ka-ri |
Refreshingly simple yet distinctive, Kari offers parents an alternative to more conventional choices. This compact name packs surprising versatility into its brief form. Its clean, straightforward sound appeals to those who appreciate minimalist aesthetics—why use more syllables when fewer will do?
Kari works across numerous cultural contexts, recognized in Nordic countries, India, and beyond, making it genuinely global. The name's brevity provides practical advantages: quick to write, impossible to misspell once learned, and efficient in our fast-paced world.
Despite its simplicity, Kari maintains character and individuality. It won't be the name called repeatedly at the playground, offering your child the gift of distinctiveness without burden. The name ages remarkably well, sounding equally appropriate for a kindergartener, university student, or corporate executive.
For parents seeking something different without being difficult, Kari delivers perfectly. It defies easy gender assumptions in some contexts, which increasingly appeals to modern families. The name leaves room for your son to define himself rather than carrying heavy associations or expectations.
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| Ari |
| KJ |
| Kari |
| Kay |
| Kari Byron | American television host |
| Kari Lehtonen | Finnish former NHL goaltender |
| Kari Wahlgren | American voice actress |
| Kari Hotakainen | Finnish author |
| Kari Tapio | Finnish singer |
| Kari Matchett | Canadian actress |
| Kari Traa | Norwegian freestyle skier |
| Kari Pekka Antero Salmela | Finnish politician |
| Kari Hietalahti | Finnish actor |
| Kari Peitsamo | Finnish musician |
| Kari Kimmel | American singer-songwriter |
| Kari Arkivuo | Finnish footballer |
| Kari Rajamäki | Finnish politician |
| Kari Savolainen | Finnish ice hockey player |
| Kari Jalonen | Finnish ice hockey coach |
| Kari Heiskanen | Finnish actor |
| Kari Ketonen | Finnish actor |
| Kari Piironen | Finnish mathematician |
| Kari Lahtinen | Finnish javelin thrower |
| Kari Korhonen | Finnish cartoonist |
| Kari McKeen | from the movie "Brother Bear" |
| Kari Kamiya | from the anime "Digimon Adventure" |
| Kari Byron | from the TV show "MythBusters" |
| Kari Wahlgren | from the webcomic "Girl Genius" |
| Kari Hoshino | from the anime "Star Wars - The Clone Wars" |
| Kari Zev | from the trading card game "Magic - The Gathering" |
| Kari McAllister | from the book series "Animorphs" |