Mari - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Mari

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MAH-ree'MAH-ree'2 syllables
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanese
Honest

MEANING

Truth

ORIGIN

Japan

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Japanese characters ็œŸ (ma) meaning 'truth' and ็† (ri) meaning 'reason'.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Japan, names are often chosen for their meanings and the beauty of their characters.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Mari has been used in Japan for centuries and often represents purity and truthfulness.

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎFinnish
Soft

MEANING

Sea

ORIGIN

Finland

ETYMOLOGY

A form of the name Maria, adapted in Finland.

CULTURAL NOTES

Commonly used in Finland as a variation of Maria, it sometimes carries connotations of nature.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Mari has been a popular name in Finland, especially during the 20th century.

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