Kairi as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Kairi

What is the meaning of the name Kairi ?

The baby name Kairi is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced English: KAI-ree (/ˈkaɪri/); Japanese: ka-i-ri [ka.iɾi].

Kairi is Japanese in Origin.

Kairi is a modern Japanese given name, used for any gender in Japan and primarily feminine elsewhere. Its meaning varies with the kanji chosen. Common elements include kai (海, “sea; ocean”) combined with ri (里, “village; home,” also a unit of distance), yielding 海里, a term that also means “nautical mile,” or with 莉 (“jasmine”) for senses like “sea jasmine.” Because Japanese names are highly flexible in kanji, nuanced readings and meanings abound, alluding to nature, place, or fragrance.

The name’s international rise traces strongly to the character Kairi in the video game series Kingdom Hearts (2002), after which it gained steady use in English-speaking countries through the 2010s. Variants and spellings include Kairy, Kayri, and Kairie; Kai is a common nickname. Phonetic cousins include Kyrie and Kaira. In Marathi, kairi denotes an unripe mango, a separate word that adds a fresh, seasonal association for some families.