Pure
Kari is primarily a Scandinavian diminutive of Katherine, sharing its meaning of 'pure'. In Old Norse, it is also associated with a personification of the wind, while in some contexts it is used as a short form of Karen.
Less common today
Kari isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #256 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Television host and artist known for MythBusters
Canadian actress known for Covert Affairs
American actress and singer
A main character and DigiDestined · Digimon Adventure
The babysitter for the Parr family · The Incredibles
