The baby name Karasi is a Unisex name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced KAH-RAH-see (approx. IPA: /kɑːˈrɑsi/).
Karasi is Polish in Origin.
The baby name Karasi is a Unisex name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced KAH-RAH-see (approx. IPA: /kɑːˈrɑsi/).
Karasi is Polish in Origin.
Karasi carries multiple linguistic threads. In Turkic languages, the root kara denotes “black, dark” and by extension “strong, formidable,” a stem found widely in Anatolian toponyms and surnames. The name is closely associated with the medieval Karasi (modern Karesi) beylik in northwestern Anatolia, from which the present-day district in Balıkesir takes its name. In Turkish orthography it may appear as Karası (with dotless ı) or Karesi. As a given name, Karasi is modern and uncommon, generally treated as unisex, chosen for its bold sound and the protective, enduring qualities linked to the kara root.
Beyond Turkey, Karasi sometimes appears via onomastic crossover: in Slavic contexts it echoes Karaś/Karas (a surname from the “crucian carp”), while in English-speaking regions it can function as a creative extension of Kara or a cousin to Karissa. Variants and related forms include Karesi, Karası, Karassi, Karasy, Kara, and the nickname Rasi.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #912 | 5 | 8,487 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #916 | 3 | 17,948 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| MA | 0 | #1,198 | 2 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Karasi is popular in 7 countries — most recent births per country:
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