Mari

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Meaning
Mari can mean "bitterness," "beloved," "tenacious," "rebellious," "truth," or "reason," depending on its origin.
Scripts(How to write)
In Basque, Mari is written as "Mari." In Japanese, it is written as "真理."
Մարի(Armenian)
მარი(Georgian)
Pronunciation
In English, Mari is pronounced as "MAH-ree." In Basque, it is pronounced as "MAH-ree," with the stress on the first syllable. In Japanese, it is pronounced as "mah-ree."
MAH-ree(Finnish)
MAW-ree(Hungarian)
mah-REE(Swedish)
Popularity
Mari is a fairly popular name around the world. It ranks highest in Spain and the Basque Country, where it is a traditional name, but it is also popular in Japan and other parts of the world.

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Mari Name meanings & History

Mari has a few different origins, depending on the culture. It can be a short form of the names Maria or Mary in Latin, or it can be a name of Basque origin, meaning "tenacious" or "rebellious." In Japanese, Mari means "truth" or "reason.". Mari can mean "bitterness," "beloved," "tenacious," "rebellious," "truth," or "reason," depending on its origin. Estonian, Finnish, Welsh and Breton form of Maria, as well as a Hungarian diminutive of Mária. It is also a Scandinavian, Georgian and Armenian form of the French name Marie. Mari can be used as a first name or a nickname for longer names like Maria or Marisol. It is a versatile name that can work well for both children and adults.

Zodiac Sign of Mari: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Mari:

M: Memory,Mother,Maternal,Manipulative,Mommy,Memorabilia,Mushy

A: Assertive,Aggressive,Ambitious,Action,Angry,Argumentative

R: Rational,Resourceful,Restless,Reason

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

Mari is:

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

Famous People

Some famous people named Mari include Japanese actress Mari Natsuki, Spanish singer Mari Trini, and Basque folklorist and anthropologist Mari Jose Olaziregi.

2.) Mari (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (Japanese) ball. (Spanish) a form of Mary.

Other Forms: Maree, Marree, Marri


3.) Mari (Female)

Usage: Japanese

Meanings: Mari has different meanings depending on the culture and language it comes from. In Japanese, it means "truth" or "reason," while in Basque, it means "Mary." In Estonian, it means "berry," in Finnish, it means "little fairy," and in Welsh, it means "bitter" or "wished for child."

Scripts: etc.(Japanese Kanji)
まり(Japanese Hiragana)
真理,
真里,


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Description: Mari has various origins, including Japanese, Basque, Estonian, Finnish, Norwegian, Spanish, and Welsh. Mari has different meanings depending on the culture and language it comes from. In Japanese, it means "truth" or "reason," while in Basque, it means "Mary." In Estonian, it means "berry," in Finnish, it means "little fairy," and in Welsh, it means "bitter" or "wished for child.". From Japanese 真 (ma) meaning "real, genuine" combined with 理 (ri) meaning "reason, logic" or 里 (ri) meaning "village". Many other combinations of kanji characters can form this name. Mari is a versatile name that can be used for babies of any background or gender. It is a good choice for parents looking for a simple, yet meaningful name that is not overused or too popular.

4.) Mari (Female)

Usage: Basque Mythology


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Description: Possibly from Basque emari meaning "donation" or amari meaning "mother". This was the name of a goddess of nature and fertility in Basque mythology.

5.) MARI (Female)

Usage: Japanese

Meanings: Popular name derived from mari (ball). (MAH-REE)


6.) Mari (Unisex)

Usage: Korean

Meanings: The meaning of Mari varies depending on its origin. In Japanese, it means "truth," while in Basque, it means "Mary." In Latvian, it means "bitter." As a variant of Maria, it means "sea of bitterness" or "wished-for child."

Scripts: In Japanese, Mari is written as 真理. In Basque, it is written as Mari. In Latvian, it is written as Mari.
마리(Korean Hangul)

Pronunciation: MAH-REE
MAH-ree (Japanese), mahr-ee (Basque), MAH-ree (Latvian)


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Description: Mari is a multicultural name with origins in various regions. It can be derived from the Japanese name "Mari" meaning "truth," the Basque name "Mari" meaning "Mary," or the Latvian name "Mari" meaning "bitter." It can also be a short form of names such as Maria, Mariana, or Marion. The meaning of Mari varies depending on its origin. In Japanese, it means "truth," while in Basque, it means "Mary." In Latvian, it means "bitter." As a variant of Maria, it means "sea of bitterness" or "wished-for child.". Mari has its origins from the ancient Korean language. It's original meaning is "mountaintop" but it also means "good, the best, the first...". Mari is used worldwide and has different meanings depending on the region. It is a popular name for girls, but can also be used for boys. Mari is a simple and easy-to-pronounce name that is suitable for those looking for short and sweet names that are easy to spell and pronounce.

Famous People

Mari winsor (fitness instructor), Mari kiviniemi (Finnish Prime minister), Mari Okada (anime writer and screenwriter)

7.) Mari (Female)

Usage: Spanish

Meanings: The meaning of Mari varies depending on its origin. It generally means "beloved," "bitter," or "rebellious."

Scripts: The way Mari is written depends on the language and culture it comes from. In Spanish, it is written as "Mari," while in Estonian, it is "Marii." In Japanese, it is written using kanji characters.
마리(Korean Hangul)

Pronunciation: MAH-REE
Ma-ree


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Description: Mari is a name that has its origins in various cultures and languages. It is a diminutive form of several different names, including Maria, Marianne, and Maryam. It is also used in Basque, Estonian, Finnish, and Japanese cultures as a given name. The meaning of Mari varies depending on its origin. It generally means "beloved," "bitter," or "rebellious.". Mari has its origins from the ancient Korean language. It's original meaning is "mountaintop" but it also means "good, the best, the first...". Mari is a versatile name that can be used for girls of any age. It is a particularly popular choice for babies born in the spring, as it is associated with the month of March.

Famous People

Mari Hulman George (American philanthropist), Mari Okada (Japanese screenwriter), Mari Provencher (Canadian actress)

8.) Mari (Female)

Usage: Georgian

Meanings: Mari represents different meanings, including bitterness, beloved, wished-for-child, rebelliousness, or rebellion.

Scripts: Mari can be written as マリ in Japanese and Mari in Finnish and Basque.
마리(Korean Hangul)

Pronunciation: MAH-REE
The pronunciation of Mari varies depending on the language and culture, but it is typically pronounced as "Ma-ree" or "Mah-ree."


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Description: Mari is a name of various origins, commonly used as a diminutive of Mary, Maria, and Mariana in several languages. It is also used as a given name in Basque and Finnish, where it means "berry." In Japanese, Mari means "real" or "truth.". Mari represents different meanings, including bitterness, beloved, wished-for-child, rebelliousness, or rebellion. Mari has its origins from the ancient Korean language. It's original meaning is "mountaintop" but it also means "good, the best, the first...". Mari is a popular name used mainly for girls in various countries, languages, and cultures. It works well as a standalone name or as a nickname for longer names, such as Maria or Mariana.

Famous People

Famous people named Mari include actress Mari Blanchard, Olympic skater Mari Motohashi, and Japanese musician Mari Hamada.

9.) MARI (Female)

Usage: Welsh

Meanings: A Welsh form of Mary, Mair is an evolution of the older Meir. See MARY; Var: Mair. (MARE-EE)


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