Kari

Kari is a name and term that appears in several languages and cultures. As a proper noun, it most commonly refers to a given name and, in different contexts, can have distinct meanings.

As a given name, Kari is used in various countries. In Finland, Kari is a common masculine name, often derived from Karl (Carl). In Norse-influenced traditions, Kári (often anglicized as Kari) is the name of the wind deity and appears in mythological sources. In contemporary culture, Kari is also a first name for people of diverse backgrounds and professions.

Notable people with the given name include Kari Lake (born 1969), an American politician and former news anchor; Kari Wuhrer (born 1967), an American actress and model; and Kari Byron (born 1971), an American television presenter and artist.

Other uses of the term occur in language and cuisine. In Malay and Indonesian, kari means curry, a common dish and culinary term that appears on menus and in grocery labeling. The word carries different meanings in other languages and contexts, illustrating the name’s cross-cultural reach.

Geographically and in onomastics, Kari can also appear as a toponym or surname in some contexts, though these usages are far less common than its use as a given name. Overall, Kari functions primarily as a personal name, with additional meanings in language and culture.