Hari
Hari is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Tawny, golden-brown, or one who takes away evil.
Origin and history
Hari is a traditional Sanskrit name that translates to tawny, yellow-brown, or one who removes evil. It is a prominent name and epithet of the Hindu deity Vishnu. In the United States, it is a steady but relatively rare given name, mostly used within Indian-American communities.
Popularity in the United States
871 babies in the United States have been named Hari since 1880. It ranks #3807 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1773.
States where it is most popular
- CA (66.7 %)
- NJ (15.8 %)
- NY (13.3 %)
- GA (4.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 43 |
| 1980-1990 | 90 |
| 1990-2000 | 101 |
| 2000-2010 | 238 |
| 2010-2019 | 240 |
| 2020-2029 | 154 |
Famous people named Hari
- Hari Kondabolu: Comedian, Writer
- Hari Rhodes: Actor, Author
Fun facts
- Hari appears extensively in Hindu scriptures, including the Vishnu Sahasranama, as a major divine name.
- The root 'hṛ' in Sanskrit means 'to take away' or 'to remove', symbolizing the removal of sorrow or sin.