Hae-ri as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Hae-ri

What is the meaning of the name Hae-ri ?

The baby name Hae-ri is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Korean IPA: [hɛ.ɾi]; approximate English: 'HEH-ree'.

Hae-ri is Korean in Origin.

Hae-ri (해리) is a modern Korean given name, used chiefly for girls, whose meaning depends on the chosen hanja. Common “Hae” characters include 海 “sea” and 解 “to understand/solve,” while “Ri” may be written 里 “village,” 利 “benefit,” 理 “principle,” 梨 “pear,” 璃 “crystal,” or 莉 “jasmine.” Popular pairings yield readings such as 海利 “sea + benefit,” 海理 “sea + principle,” 解理 “understanding + reason,” or 海璃 “sea + crystal.” All share the same Hangul form 해리, with nuance determined by the characters.

The name gained visibility in late-20th-century South Korea and remains less common than the similar-sounding Hyeri (혜리). It is borne by figures such as singer Lee Hae-ri of Davichi, helping fix its contemporary, feminine image. Variants and spellings include Haeri, Hae-ri, and the phonetic Hae Ree in English contexts; alternative hanja choices allow unisex interpretations.

⚙ Hae-ri is a genuine rarity. In all, it appears just 1 time, across 1 country.