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Khari

Khari is a gender-neutral name of Swahili origin. Originating on the shores of Africa, this name means “kingly” or “like a king.” While traditionally used as a masculine name, Khari has gained popularity for girls, especially in America. It offers a fresh and distinctive take on “Carrie” while also denoting the essence of royalty. Khari is a sweet and versatile contender that will stand apart from the rest and inspire baby’s path in life.
African Female
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Meaning

Kingly

Popularity

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Pronunciation

KAH-ree

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Traits

  • Regal
  • Confident
  • Determined
  • Charismatic

Compatibility

Khari pairs well with siblings names that are equally strong and distinctive. As a middle name, it adds a touch of royalty and uniqueness to the full name. This name works beautifully in a culturally diverse or modern naming style.

Regal Confident Determined Charismatic

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Khari Jones

Khari Jones

Athlete

Born: August 21, 1971 · Henderson, Texas, USA

Portrait of Khari Stephenson

Khari Stephenson

Athlete

Born: January 18, 1981 · Kingston, Jamaica

Portrait of Khari Willis

Khari Willis

Athlete

Born: September 17, 1997 · Jacksonville, Florida, USA

Portrait of Khari Al-Mansour

Khari Al-Mansour

Writer

Born: March 27, 1942 · Houston, Texas, USA

Portrait of Khari Wendell McClelland

Khari Wendell McClelland

Musician

Born: December 27, 1980 · Detroit, Michigan, USA

Portrait of Khari Kamau

Khari Kamau

Artist

Born: June 14, 1977 · Brooklyn, New York, USA

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Khari Original form
  • خاري Arabic
  • कारी Devanagari
  • ხარი Georgian
  • Хари Cyrillic
  • 卡里 Chinese
  • 카리 Korean
  • カリ Japanese
  • خاری Persian
  • ഖരി Malayalam

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Frequently Asked Questions about Khari

What does Khari mean?
Kingly
What is the origin of Khari?
Khari has African origins.
Is Khari popular?
Khari has been viewed 90 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Khari?
Similar names include Tori, Niah, Aidan, Mina, Zaid.
How do you pronounce Khari?
Khari is pronounced KAH-ree.

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