Mari

englishjapanesescandinavianGirl★★★☆☆ Moderate

Origin and Meaning

The name Mari is a girl's name of english and japanese and scandinavian origin meaning “sea of bitterness”.

Mari is a beautifully simple name with roots in several cultures. In Scandinavian countries, it's a derivative of Mary, meaning 'sea of bitterness'. In Japan, Mari can mean 'truth' or 'ball', depending on the kanji used. It's a name that offers a sense of international flair while still being straightforward and easy to pronounce. A little rarer than Mary, it stands out in many English-speaking regions.

At a Glance

Originenglish, japanese, scandinavian
GenderGirl
Meaningsea of bitterness
Popularity★★★☆☆ (5/10)
Syllables2
Starts withM
Stylesclassic, short, uncommon

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