Etymology

Kari

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Today it means: A female given name from Swedish, of recent usage, equivalent to English Carrie or Cary. Full definition →

Norwegian Kari
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Kari · proper noun1

  1. Norwegian · borrowed fromKari
  2. English todayKari

From Norwegian Kari, diminutive of Katrine.

Kari · proper noun2

  1. Marathi · borrowed fromकरी
  2. Finnish · borrowed fromKari
  3. English todayKari

Two possible origins: * Borrowed from Finnish Kari, an ornamental surname from kari (“rock, skerry”). * Borrowed from Marathi करी (karī), a surname of unexplained origin.

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