Mari
mah-ree
US Popularity:2638
Origin:Japanese
Other Origin(s):Welsh, Scandinavian
Meaning:Truth; Reason; Love; Clever; Village; Star of the sea; Bitterness; Rebellion
Mari is a feminine name of Japanese origin meaning "truth" or "reason." In Japan, Mari is written using characters called Kanji, and depending on the Kanji used, the name's meaning can vary. Mari has many definitions derived from different Kanji combinations, including "love," "clever," and "village." Mari is also considered to be a varied Welsh and Scandinavian form of Marie, meaning "star of the sea," "bitterness," and "rebellion." Choosing this sweet moniker for your little one will allow baby Mari to pick a meaning that suits them the best.
Mari Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Mari is currently #1175 on The Bump
Girl:Mari is currently #536 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Mari is currently #2638 in U.S. births
Girl:Mari is currently #1000 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#2638
in 2022
+ 47
from 2021
Sources
Japanese Names .info, Mari
Behind the Name, Mari (1), January 2022
Behind the Name, Mari (2), April 2021
WordSense, Meaning of Mari
Online Etymology Dictionary, Mary, December 2022
Ancestry, Maria Family History
Behind the Name, Mary, January 2022
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