Airi
Airi is a feminine given name of Japanese origin. Like many Japanese names, its meaning depends on the kanji characters chosen to write it. Common elements include 愛 meaning “love,” 莉 meaning “jasmine,” 梨 meaning “pear,” and 理 meaning “logic” or “reason.” Because of the variety of possible kanji, Airi can convey different nuances such as “beloved jasmine,” “love and reason,” or other blended meanings. The name is typically written in kana as あいり and can also be written in kanji in several ways, for example 愛理, 愛梨, 亜里依, 亜莉依, among others. It is pronounced as a single three-mora name: a-i-ri.
Usage and reception: Airi is predominantly used for girls in Japan. It gained popularity in the late
Notable examples: One well-known bearer of the name is Airi Suzuki (鈴木愛理), a Japanese singer and former
See also: given-name naming practices in Japan and common kanji combinations for female names.