Hari

Hari Meaning & Origin

About Hari
The surname Hari is of Indian origin and has multiple meanings depending on the region and language. In Sanskrit, it is derived from the word "Hari" which means "yellow" or "tawny," symbolizing the color of the sun or gold. It is also associated with Lord Vishnu, one of the principal deities in Hinduism. In other languages like Malayalam and Tamil, Hari means "king" or "lord." Overall, the surname Hari is often associated with qualities like brightness, radiance, and divine power.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Hari is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Hari: 804
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 29,403
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.27

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hari based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Hari is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
HR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
HA
πŸ”Š Soundex
H060
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AA1 R IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈhΙ‘ri/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('HR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hari in Braille

Here's how to represent Hari in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Hari in braille

How to sign the name Hari using Sign Language

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

The name Hari in sign language

Numerology