Jamari
African American (Modern) · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Jamari
Jamari is a modern American name, often considered a blend of the names James and Mari, meaning "supplanter" combined with "bitter" or "rebellious," or derived from the Swahili word "jamari" meaning "beauty" or "strength." It is primarily used in African American communities and has no specific religious or historical significance, emerging as a creative coinage in the late 20th century.
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Etymology
Jamari is a modern American name, often considered a blend of the names James and Mari, meaning "supplanter" combined with "bitter" or "rebellious," or derived from the Swahili word "jamari" meaning "beauty" or "strength." It is primarily used in African American communities and has no specific religious or historical significance, emerging as a creative coinage in the late 20th century.
Jamari currently ranks #576 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2008.
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