Kari
Meaning of Kari
Kari is a female name that is pronounced as KAH-ree (/ˈkɑri/) in both American English and British English. It is also sometimes spelled as Carrie, Kerry, or Cari. This name has been given to baby girls in the United States since at least the 1930s. While it was more popular in the mid-20th century, Kari remains a relatively common name today, with over 100 occurrences each year. In recent years, it has consistently ranked between 1500 and 1800 in terms of popularity. If you're looking for a simple and timeless name for your little girl, Kari might be a great choice.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as KAH-ree (/ˈkɑri/)
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Notable People Named Kari
| Kari Brooke Jobe is an accomplished American contemporary Christian music singer and songwriter, with two Grammy Award nominations and six Dove Award wins to her name. |
| Kari Elizabeth Byron is a well-known American television host, famous for her appearances on MythBusters and White Rabbit Project. |
| Kari Matchett is a Canadian actress known for her roles in Power Play, Covert Affairs, Cube 2: Hypercube, and The Night Agent, as well as appearances in various films. |
| Kari Tapio, born Kari Tapani Jalkanen, was a renowned Finnish schlager and country & western singer, best known for being one of the most popular singers in Finland for decades and the best-selling soloist in the country. |
| Kari Traa is a Norwegian former Olympic freestyle skier who won the Olympic title in the moguls event at the 2002 Winter Olympics. |
| Kari Kustaa Alitalo is a Finnish MD and medical researcher known for his discoveries in cell biology and his work on lymphangiogenesis. |
| Kari Maurits Takko is a retired Finnish ice hockey goaltender who played in the NHL and SM-liiga, and now works for Porin Ässät and the Dallas Stars. |
| Kari Brattset Dale is a Norwegian professional handball player known for her contributions to Győri ETO KC and the Norwegian national team. |
| Kari Edith Dunfield is a Canadian microbiologist and Canada Research Chair in Environmental Microbiology of Agro-ecosystems at the University of Guelph. |
| Kari Häkämies is a Finnish lawyer, politician, and author known for his roles as justice minister and interior minister, as well as for his political thriller novels. |
| Kari Seitz is an American professional soccer referee and the most experienced female referee in the world, having officiated in four FIFA Women's World Cup tournaments and four Olympic soccer tournaments. |
| Kari Wærness is a Norwegian sociologist known for her research in women and gender studies, family, and caring. |
| Kari Vogt is a prominent Norwegian religious historian, author, and board member of literary and freedom of expression organizations. |
| Kari Pekka Eloranta is a former professional ice hockey player from Finland who had a successful career in various leagues across Europe and North America, including the NHL, and was a three-time Olympian. |
| Kari Aartoma is a Finnish poet, writer, translator, and columnist known for his debut work "Pilvet eivät pidä mistään kiinni," published in 1999. |
