Mari - boys name

Mari name popularity, meaning and origin

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Mari name meaning:

The name Mari has various meanings depending on the culture and origin. In Japanese, Mari means "truth" or "pearl." It is a popular feminine given name in Japan and represents purity and beauty, as pearls are highly valued and considered precious. In Hebrew, Mari is derived from the name Mary, which means "wished-for child" or "rebellion." Mari is also a popular Basque name for girls, meaning "beautiful" or "lovely." In this context, Mari is associated with the goddess of nature and fertility.

Overall, the name Mari carries a sense of beauty, truth, purity, and rebelliousness, depending on its cultural origin. It is a name that exudes grace and feminine strength, while also symbolizing the importance of authenticity and individuality. With its different meanings across cultures, Mari offers a versatile name choice for parents who desire a name that holds depth and richness.

Origin: Welsh

Variant of Mary, meaning bitter. Favored prefix for blended names like Maribel.

Related names

Mary , Mair , Maira , Maire, Mamie, Manon , Mari , Maria , Mariam , Mariana , Marianda, Mariann, Marie , Mariel , Marien, Marietta , Marjon, Maryam , Maryan , Mayra , Mele, Mere, Mitzi, Moll, Molli, Mollie , Molly , Moyra, Poll, Marya

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Statistics

Overall UK ranking: 4789 out of 4789

3 recorded births last year

Change in rank

  • 10yrs

    -4789
  • 5yrs

    -4789
  • 1yr

    -4789

    Regional popularity

    Ranking for this name in various UK regions

Historical popularity of Mari

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