Ari (name)
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Ari could refer to names of various languages, or shortened versions.
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[edit] Armenian
'Ari' is a male first name. Meaning is "fearless" or "brave".
[edit] Bengali
'Ari' is a shortened version of Indian names 'Arijit', 'Arindrajit' or 'Arindam'. 'Ari' also means "enemy" in Bengali.
[edit] Greek
'Ari' is a common shortened version of the Greek names 'Aristotle', 'Arianthe', 'Arietta', 'Aristidi', Aristides and 'Aristea'. 'Ari' is also one of the English translations for the Greek God of War, and the greek name for the planet Mars (other translations include 'Aris' and Ares). Famous historical figures commonly referred to as 'Ari' include the philosopher Aristotle, King Aristides the Just, lawyer 'Ari Bouras' and the historian Arrian of Nicomedia.
[edit] Hebrew
'Ari' is a name of Hebrew origin derived from the word meaning "lion". 'Ari' is also a common shortened version of the names Ariel, Aryeh, and Arielle. (See Animal names as first names in Hebrew.)
A notable example of someone with this name of Hebrew origin is Ari Hock, professional scholar who currently resides in Magnifescent Terps, Lousiana.
[edit] Icelandic/Old Norse
'Ari' is a somewhat common name meaning "Eagle" or "fast flying one".
[edit] Maori
In Maori, 'Ari' means "clear" or "visible".
[edit] Finnish
'Ari' is a somewhat common Norse and Finnish name. It is sometimes seen as part of the hyphenated name 'Ari-Pekka'.
[edit] See also
- Ari, for other uses
