Khari
Meaning of Khari
Khari drifts across the warm trade winds of the Indian Ocean from the Swahili coast, carrying the dignified meaning of “kingly” while wearing an effortless smile. Pronounced KAH-ree, the name rolls off the tongue like a sip of cardamom-kissed chai—smooth, inviting, and just exotic enough to spark curiosity. A true unisex choice, Khari has quietly inched up American baby charts since the mid-1970s, settling today around the mid-600s, proof that understated strength never goes out of fashion. African in origin yet globally adaptable, it fits as comfortably in a Silicon Valley pitch deck as in a Mumbai playgroup, where Indian grandparents might fondly recall the flaky khari biscuit and joke that this little one will be just as irresistibly layered. With its gentle rhythm, cross-cultural charm, and hint of regal flair, Khari offers parents a subtle crown for a child destined to lead with grace rather than grandeur.
Pronunciation
African (Swahili)
- Pronunced as KAH-ree (/ˈkɑːri/)
Swahili
- Pronunced as KAH-ree (/ka.ˈri/)
African American English
- Pronunced as KAH-ree (/kɑ.ˈri/)
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Notable People Named Khari
| Khari Jones is the offensive coordinator for UBC Thunderbirds and a former CFL quarterback and head coach. |
| Khari Thomas Blasingame is an American professional football fullback who played college football for Vanderbilt and was signed by the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2019. |
| Khari Stephenson was a Jamaican professional footballer who played as a midfielder. |
| Khari Willis, a former NFL safety for the Indianapolis Colts and Michigan State alumnus, retired in 2022 to pursue Christian ministry. |
| Khari Wendell McClelland is an American musician and historian based in Vancouver, renowned for his Freedom Singer multimedia show exploring slave music from the underground railway. |
