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Anne-Kari

Quick answerAnne-Kari is a Scandinavian compound name combining "Anne" (from Hebrew Hannah, meaning "grace") and "Kari" (a Nordic diminutive of Karin/Katherine, from Greek Katherina, meaning "pure").

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#559
TrendVintage
Peak year1955
Syllables—
OriginHebrew and Greek
LanguageScandinavian
CultureNordic
Letters9
Numerology1 Chaldean 22
Global rank#559

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Anne-Kari

Anne-Kari is a Scandinavian compound name combining "Anne" (from Hebrew Hannah, meaning "grace") and "Kari" (a Nordic diminutive of Karin/Katherine, from Greek Katherina, meaning "pure").

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Etymology

Anne-Kari is a Scandinavian compound name combining "Anne" (from Hebrew Hannah, meaning "grace") and "Kari" (a Nordic diminutive of Karin/Katherine, from Greek Katherina, meaning "pure"). The name is primarily used in Nordic countries, particularly Norway and Finland, where double-barreled feminine names were common naming conventions in the 20th century.

Anne-Kari currently ranks #559 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1955.

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