Jaris
Greek · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Jaris
The name 'Jaris' is likely a variant of the Greek name 'Gerasimos' or 'Gerasimos', meaning "old age" or "honored elder," derived from the Greek root *gēras* (γῆρας).
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Etymology
The name 'Jaris' is likely a variant of the Greek name 'Gerasimos' or 'Gerasimos', meaning "old age" or "honored elder," derived from the Greek root *gēras* (γῆρας). It is used in Greek and Arabic-speaking cultures, with the Greek form associated with Eastern Orthodox Christianity via Saint Gerasimos, while in Arabic contexts it may appear as a modern given name without strong religious ties.
Jaris currently ranks #12,817 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1984.
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