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Definition of hari

hari

/ˈhɑː.ri/
ha · ri
Plural:Haris
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hari Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A common male given name of Indian origin.

Example

"Hari led the software development team during the crucial launch phase."

2

In Hinduism, a primary name for the supreme god Vishnu, or his avatar Krishna.

Example

"The devotees gathered at the temple to chant the many names of Hari."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Most commonly encountered in English within Indian cultural contexts or in the vocative form 'Hare' (as in the Hare Krishna movement).

• Rhymes for hari

• Nearby Words

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hari river
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Word Origin & Etymology

From Sanskrit 'hari' (हरि), originally meaning 'yellow', 'tawny', or 'greenish', and later developing the meaning 'the one who takes away (sins or illusions)', used primarily as a name for the Hindu god Vishnu.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hari. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hari
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