Kiri

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Kiri means "tree bark" in Maori language. It can also mean "misted" or "haze" in Japanese, and "sparkling" or "shimmering" in Greek.
Popularity
Kiri is not a common name globally, but it is popular in New Zealand, where it ranked as the 82nd most popular girls' name in 2020.

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Kiri Name meanings & History

Kiri means "tree bark" in Maori language. It can also mean "misted" or "haze" in Japanese, and "sparkling" or "shimmering" in Greek. Means "skin of a tree or fruit" in Maori. This name has been brought to public attention by New Zealand opera singer Kiri Te Kanawa (1944-). Kiri is mainly used as a girls' name.

Zodiac Sign of Kiri: Kundalini (Hindu, for power) Scorpio

Synonyms of Kiri:

K: Kind,Kundalini,Karate,Karma

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

R: Restless,Reason,Rational,Resourceful

Kiri is:

  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Strange name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

2.) KIRI (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: Borrowed from the name of the amaranth flower. Var: Kirsi. (KEE-REE)


3.) Kiri (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (Cambodian) mountain. (Maori) tree bark.

Other Forms: Kirea, Kiree, Kirey, Kirie, Kiry


4.) KIRI (Male)

Usage: Southeast Asian

Meanings: Mountain, peak. Cambodia. (KEE-REE)


5.) Kiri (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: Kiri means "tree bark" or "skin" in Maori language. It also refers to the bark cloth used in Pacific Island cultures.

Pronunciation: Kiri is pronounced as "KEE-ree".
ki-RI


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Description: Kiri means "tree bark" or "skin" in Maori language. It also refers to the bark cloth used in Pacific Island cultures. Means "mountain" in Khmer. Kiri is most commonly used as a girl's name.

Famous People

There are several famous people with the name Kiri, including Kiri Te Kanawa, a New Zealand opera singer, and Kiri Pritchard-McLean, a Welsh comedian and writer.

6.) Kiri (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: "Quiet" or "Feminine"

Pronunciation: KEE-ree or KIH-ree (depending on the pronunciation used in the local dialect)
ki-RI


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Description: "Quiet" or "Feminine". Means "mountain" in Khmer. Kiri is a feminine name that is commonly used in New Zealand and other countries where the Māori people have a significant presence.

Famous People

Kiri Te Kanawa is a famous opera singer from New Zealand who was named after her Māori heritage. Another notable person named Kiri is Kiri Pritchard-McLean, a Welsh comedian and writer.

7.) Kiri (Male)

Usage: Cambodian

Meanings: (Cambodian) mountain.

Other Forms: Kiry, Kyri, Kyry


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