Inari

ee-NAH-ree'ee-NAH-ree'3 syllables
🇯🇵Japanese
Mysterious

MEANING

Rice load

ORIGIN

Japanese

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Japanese words 'ina' meaning 'rice plant' and 'ri' meaning 'load'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Inari is a deity in Japanese Shinto religion, often associated with rice, agriculture, and prosperity.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Inari has been worshipped in Japan since the early 8th century, with numerous shrines dedicated to this deity.

🇫🇮Finnish
Melodic

MEANING

Lake name

ORIGIN

Finnish

ETYMOLOGY

Named after Lake Inari, a large lake in northern Finland.

CULTURAL NOTES

Lake Inari is an important body of water in Finland and holds cultural significance for the Sámi people.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The lake has been a central part of local culture and economy for centuries, especially for the indigenous Sámi people.

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