Indian name meaning
Hari
♂ BoyHa·ri · 2 syllables
A name of Lord Vishnu
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Compassionate, idealistic and generous — moved by big causes and helping others.
| H | a | r | i |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
5 + 1 + 2 + 1 = 9. So Hari carries the name number 9.
About the name Hari
Hari is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “A name of Lord Vishnu.”
Spoken aloud it is Ha·ri — 2 syllables. Hari appears regularly in Indian public population records: recognisable, without being one of the most-used names.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hari mean?
Hari means “A name of Lord Vishnu.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Hari a boy or a girl name?
Hari is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Hari?
Hari is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Hari?
Hari has 2 syllables and is said as Ha·ri.
What is the numerology number of the name Hari?
In the Chaldean system, Hari has the name number 9, “The Humanitarian.”
Is Hari a common name in India?
Hari appears 24 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “common.”
What names go well with Hari?
For a sister to Hari, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Hansa, Harini, Hasini or Nakshatra all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Hari?
Pari, Kadambari, Sharvari or Manjari share Hari's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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