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Khari

“Kingly.”

KAH-ree African, Swahili origin 5 letters 2 syllables
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Khari

Kingly.

African, Swahili

Name Details & Attributes

Meanings

Noble

Origin

Religion

Themes

Personality Traits

Syllables

2

About this name

Khari is a Swahili name meaning 'kingly' or 'like a king'. It is used throughout East Africa to denote a child born into a respected or noble position.

Khari has African and Swahili origins. Khari has a popularity score of 70 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue. It is most associated with the 2020s. It is pronounced KAH-ree. It is traditionally associated with None. It is associated with themes of Royalty and Dignity. Its listed personality traits are Noble and Ambitious. It has 2 syllables and 5 letters. Related names in the catalogue include Kharia.

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What does the name Khari mean?

The name Khari means "Kingly."

What origin is the name Khari?

Khari has African and Swahili origins.

Is Khari a boy or girl name?

Khari is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls.

How do you pronounce Khari?

Khari is pronounced KAH-ree.

Is Khari popular?

Khari has a popularity score of 70 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue. It is most associated with the 2020s.

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