Lari

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How to Pronounce Lari

Pronounced LAIR-ee /ˈlɛr.i/Medium

Meaning: Lari is a short form of Laura or Lauren, and in some families a feminine take on Larry (from Laurence); all trace to Latin laurus, 'laurel', the victor's wreath. Its meaning comes down as 'laurel'.Low

In 30 seconds: Lari is a short form of Laura or a feminine Larry, tied to Latin laurus, 'laurel' (said 'LAIR-ee').

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Origin LowLatin, English

MeaningLari is a short form of Laura or Lauren, and in some families a feminine take on Larry (from Laurence); all trace to Latin laurus, 'laurel', the victor's wreath. Its meaning comes down as 'laurel'.

U.S. rank (2006)#18799 ↘ Falling

2006 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1959

Total births (all-time)≈ 841

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Lari is a short, -i-ending form of Laura or Lauren, and occasionally a feminine Larry. All of these go back to Latin laurus, the 'laurel' worn by victors, so Lari inherits that bright, classic meaning.

It was never common, cresting around 1959 amid the vogue for -i nicknames given as full names. It reads as a period short form tied to Laura, and it has not become a fashion of its own.

Did you know? Lari reads as a breezy trim of Laura or Lauren, part of the mid-century fashion for spelling short nicknames with a final -i.

Overall data confidence 45%

References — Lari — short form of Laura/Larry; Latin laurus

Variations

LarieLarriLaura

Nicknames

Lar

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lari mean?

Lari is a short form of Laura (or a feminine Larry), tied to Latin laurus, 'laurel'.

How do you pronounce Lari?

It's said LAIR-ee /ˈlɛr.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lari a boy or girl name?

Lari is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Lari?

Lari has always been rare, a light short form of the more familiar Laura and Lauren.