What does Hari mean?
Hari means “A Sanskrit name and epithet of Vishnu; also used for other deities.”. It is a boy name of Sanskrit origin, listed under the Hindu faith in our collection.
Translated forms of the name: حاری.
Origin, gender and faith
- Origin: Sanskrit – see more Sanskrit names.
- Gender: Boy – browse boy names.
- Faith: Hindu
- Popularity: ranked #3225 in BabyNameMeaningz data.
Sound, spelling and pronunciation
Hari has 4 letters and 2 syllables, made of 2 vowels and 2 consonants (4 different letters). Its sound is best described as: open, flowing ending.
Press Listen at the top of the page to hear the name spoken aloud, which helps when you are comparing how a name sounds next to a surname or a sibling’s name.
How the lucky number, colour and star sign are worked out
These three facts are calculated from the spelling of Hari with simple, fixed rules. They are for fun and are not a prediction or a real horoscope.
Lucky number
9Each letter gets its place in the alphabet (A=1 … Z=26): H=8 + A=1 + R=18 + I=9 = 36. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 3 + 6 = 9. Result: 9.
Favorite colour
WhiteThe lucky number picks the colour from a fixed table. Hari has lucky number 9, so the colour is White.
Star sign
ScorpioOnly the first letter counts (H). The twelve signs repeat along the alphabet: A = Aries, B = Taurus … L = Pisces, then M = Aries again. It is not based on a birth date.
Nickname ideas for Hari
Short and affectionate forms built from the spelling of Hari. They are ideas, not traditional or cultural nicknames, so pick the ones that feel natural to say.
Couple names that go with Hari
Partner names that match Hari by origin, faith, length and sound (Girl names). The percentage is a style match, and the blend is a fun combined name.
How is the match % worked out?
Start at 60. Same origin +9, same faith +6, similar length up to +8, different first letter +5, same last two letters +3 (maximum 99). Blend = first half of one name + second half of the other.
Blend ideas: Hari + Kali = Hali · Hari + Veda = Hada · Hari + Pooja = Haja · Hari + Priya = Haya
Sibling names for Hari
Names that sit well next to Hari: similar origin and style, with a close length, sound or ending.
How are siblings chosen?
Start at 45. Same origin +10, same faith +8, same first letter +8, same last two letters +8, close length up to +10, close syllables up to +8, very similar spelling +6. Brothers and sisters are ranked separately.
Brother names
Sister names
Twin name ideas for Hari
If Hari is one twin’s name, these pair with it in different ways. Each percentage shows how well the pair fits that style.
How are twin names scored?
Same scoring as couples, plus a style bonus: Same first letter +18 (else −8), Same ending +18 (else −6), Balanced +5 for a different first letter and +3 for the same ending.
Same first letter
Same ending
Balanced match
Names with a similar meaning
Names whose meaning shares a key idea with Hari (sanskrit, epithet).
How are similar meanings found?
We take the first two meaningful words of the meaning (4+ letters, common words removed) and list names whose meaning contains the same word.
Frequently asked questions
What does Hari mean?
Hari means “A Sanskrit name and epithet of Vishnu; also used for other deities.” and is of Sanskrit origin.
What is the origin of Hari?
In our collection Hari is listed as a name of Sanskrit origin, associated with the Hindu faith.
Is Hari a boy or a girl name?
Hari is listed as a boy name.
What is the lucky number for Hari?
By name numerology (A=1 … Z=26) the lucky number for Hari is 9, with the star sign Scorpio. This is for entertainment only.
How do you pronounce Hari?
Hari has 2 syllables. Use the listen button on this page to hear it spoken aloud.
What are some nicknames for Hari?
Spelling-based nickname ideas for Hari include Ha, Har, Hary, Harie, Hao.
Which names have a similar meaning to Hari?
Names with a related meaning include Atharv, Priya, Deepak, Swara, Aryan, Arya.