Hari
Hinduism · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Hari
Hari means "lion" or "gold" and derives from Sanskrit, where it also serves as an epithet for the Hindu god Vishnu meaning "the remover of darkness." The name is primarily used in Hindu, Sikh, and Indian cultures, with historical significance in South Asian traditions spanning millennia.
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Etymology
Hari means "lion" or "gold" and derives from Sanskrit, where it also serves as an epithet for the Hindu god Vishnu meaning "the remover of darkness." The name is primarily used in Hindu, Sikh, and Indian cultures, with historical significance in South Asian traditions spanning millennia.
Hari currently ranks #4,446 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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