Pure, clear; from Greek "katharos" meaning pure or clean
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Kari is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Pure, clear; from Greek "katharos" meaning pure or clean". Listed origin: Norse.
KAR-ee
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Kari is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Pure, clear; from Greek "katharos" meaning pure or clean". Listed origin: Norse.
Our catalog's pronunciation guide is KAR-ee. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.
We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Kari. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.
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