Jari
Finnish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Jari
Jari is a Finnish name meaning "fierce spear" or "spear warrior," derived from the Germanic elements "ger" (spear) and "hard" (hardy/fierce).
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Etymology
Jari is a Finnish name meaning "fierce spear" or "spear warrior," derived from the Germanic elements "ger" (spear) and "hard" (hardy/fierce). The name is primarily used in Finnish and Scandinavian cultures, with historical roots in Nordic and Germanic naming traditions.
Jari currently ranks #12,459 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1958.
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