Name meaning
Mari
may mean “true village; also as Mary”
- Origin
- Japanese
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- Japanese
- Form of
- María
- Say it
- MAH-ree
- Letters
- 4
Likely meaning, sources differ
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Mari is a Japanese name whose meaning depends on the kanji, for example 真理, truth, or 麻里, flax village. Mari is also a form of Mary in Estonian, Finnish, Basque and other languages.
Roots
Japanese Mari (by kanji).
Where it is used
Meaning depends on the kanji.
Mari name FAQ
What does the name Mari mean?
Mari may mean “true village; also as Mary”. Sources differ, so we show the most common reading. Japanese Mari (by kanji).
Where does the name Mari come from?
Mari is of Japanese origin. Today it is used in Japanese families.
How do you pronounce Mari?
Mari is usually pronounced MAH-ree.
Is Mari a boy's or a girl's name?
Mari is mostly feminine.
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Sources
Name data: Public-Census, SSA-Census, Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.