Kari
Norwegian diminutive of Katarina or variation of Carrie, English
"pure; free man"
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Updated Tue Feb 17 2026
Kari Origin and Meaning
Variation of Carey
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Kari Rank in US Top 1000
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Famous People Named Kari
- Kari RueslåttenNorwegian singer
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- Kari Samantha WührerAmerican actress
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- Kari Elizabeth ByronAmerican TV personality ("MythBusters")
- Kari CorbettScottish actress
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The name Kari in Pop Culture
- Hikari "Kari" Kamiyacharacter on animated series "Digimon"
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