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Definition of jamari
jamari
/dʒəˈmɑːri/
Ja · ma · ri
Plural:Jamaris
jamari Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
American A masculine given name of modern American or Arabic origin, often regarded as a variant of Jamal, meaning beauty or grace.
Example
"Jamari excelled in both academics and athletics during his high school years."
2
A river in the state of Rondônia in western Brazil, which flows into the Madeira River within the greater Amazon basin.
Example
"The Samuel Hydroelectric Dam was constructed on the Jamari River to provide power to the surrounding region."
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Word Origin & Etymology
As a given name, it is a modern American creation, likely influenced by the Arabic name 'Jamal' (meaning 'beauty'). As a geographic name, it derives from indigenous Tupi-Guarani languages in Brazil.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Jamari. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/jamari