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Name Origin

Kari is a Scandinavian given name, primarily used for females. It is often considered a diminutive of Katherine or Karina, meaning 'pure' or 'clear'. In Finnish, Kari can also be a masculine given name.

scandinavianfinnishfemininemasculinepurecleardiminutive

Famous People

Kari Voutilainen (1962-)

Watchmaker

  • Renowned independent watchmaker known for his handcrafted timepieces.
  • Winner of numerous awards and recognitions in the horological world.

Kari Mattila

Singer-songwriter

  • Popular Finnish singer-songwriter known for his melancholic ballads.
  • Released numerous successful albums and has a loyal fan base in Finland.