Hari

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Pronounced HAH-ree /ˈhɑː.ri/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit Hari, a name of the god Vishnu, also meaning 'tawny; green; one who removes (sins).' Used here for a girl though it is more often a boy's name; the deity we note respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A Sanskrit name of Vishnu: Hari also means 'one who removes' (said 'HAH-ree'). More often a boy's name — noted respectfully.

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Origin MediumSanskrit

MeaningFrom the Sanskrit Hari, a name of the god Vishnu, also meaning 'tawny; green; one who removes (sins).' Used here for a girl though it is more often a boy's name; the deity we note respectfully.

U.S. rank (2024)#11429 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 14

History & Origin

Hari comes from the Sanskrit for a name of Vishnu, also 'tawny; green; one who removes.' It is more often a boy's name, which we note, and its divine sense we note respectfully — rare for girls in the U.S. (said 'HAH-ree').

For girls it appears very rarely in the U.S., against heavier boys' and unisex use. Rare, heritage-rich, and dignified.

Did you know? Hari is a name of the god Vishnu in Sanskrit, also read as 'tawny; green; one who removes sins' — used here for a girl, though it leans to boys, a deity name we note respectfully (said 'HAH-ree').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Hari — Sanskrit; name of Vishnu; boy-leaning; noted respectfully

Variations

HariniHaripriyaHara

Nicknames

HariRee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hari mean?

Hari is a name of the god Vishnu in Sanskrit, also 'tawny; green; one who removes'; we note the deity respectfully.

How do you pronounce Hari?

It's said HAH-ree /ˈhɑː.ri/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hari a boy or girl name?

Hari is used for both, but more often for boys — we note the lean.

How popular is Hari?

Hari is rare for girls in the U.S.