What Does the Name Hari Mean
The name Hari comes from Hinduism roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Hari below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Hari Name Meaning
Hinduism, Indian, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, NepaliMeans "brown, yellow, tawny" in Sanskrit, and by extension "monkey, horse, lion". This is another name of the Hindu god Vishnu, and sometimes...
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