Heri

Heri Meaning & Origin

About Heri
The name "Heri" is of Swahili origin and is commonly used in East Africa. It is a masculine name that means "gift" or "present." It carries the connotation of being a blessing or a precious offering, symbolizing the joy and gratitude associated with the arrival of a loved one. The name "Heri" reflects the cultural significance of celebrating the gift of life and the happiness it brings to those who bear this name.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Heri are male.

Heri Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 60% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HR
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH IH1 R IY0
🌐 IPA
/heri*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Heri in Braille

Here's how to represent Heri in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Heri in braille

How to Spell the Name Heri in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Heri using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Heri in sign language

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