Jari
Meaning of Jari
Jari is a unisex name that originates from both Finnish and Swedish languages. In Finnish, it is pronounced as YAH-ree (/ˈjɑri/) while in Swedish, it is pronounced as YAHR-ee (/ˈjɑːri/). The name has also been found with the variation Yari.
In terms of popularity in the United States, Jari has seen varying levels of usage over the years. In recent times, it has remained moderately common with around 10 to 18 occurrences per year. However, it's important to note that the name hasn't ranked within the top 5000 names in any given year.
For parents seeking a unique and versatile name for their child, Jari may be a great choice. With its multicultural origins and unisex nature, Jari offers a sense of individuality and cultural diversity.
Pronunciation
Finnish
- Pronunced as YAH-ree (/ˈjɑri/)
Swedish
- Pronunced as YAHR-ee (/ˈjɑːri/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Jari
| Jari Olavi Litmanen, a Finnish former professional footballer, is widely regarded as Finland's greatest football player of all time and has received numerous accolades for his contributions to the sport. |
| Jari Pekka Kurri is a Finnish former professional ice hockey player who played 17 seasons in the NHL and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2001. |
| Jari Seppo Aarnio is the former head of Helsinki's anti-drugs police and a convicted felon who was given a 13-year prison sentence for drug crimes and other offences. |
| Jari Sillanpää - Jari Veikko Sillanpää is a Finnish-Swedish singer who is the fifth-best-selling music artist and second-best-selling solo artist in Finland, with over 820,000 records sold. |
| Jari Sarasvuo is the founder, chief owner, and CEO of Trainers' House, a Finnish company specializing in marketing training and lectures. |
| Jari Johannes Laukkanen was a Finnish cross-country skier who competed in the 1988 Winter Olympics and passed away in 2019. |
| Jari Korpisalo is a Finnish former professional ice hockey player. |
