Hariहरि
Hari · traditionally used for boys
“Viṣṇu/Kṛṣṇa; 'the one who takes away'”
One who takes away (sins/sorrows); pervasive epithet of Viṣṇu and Kṛṣṇa; also signifies the colour yellow-green.
Starting sound and where it falls
Hari begins with Ha — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with Ha open Punarvasu pada 3. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.
A noted bearer: —.
Cultural context
Evokes Vishnu-Krishna as the one who takes away sorrow and sin.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
Common questions
What does the name Hari mean?
Hari (Hari) is attested as “Viṣṇu/Kṛṣṇa; 'the one who takes away'.” One who takes away (sins/sorrows); pervasive epithet of Viṣṇu and Kṛṣṇa; also signifies the colour yellow-green.
Which nakshatra sound does Hari fit?
Hari begins with the sound Ha, which opens Punarvasu pada 3. Whether a birth falls in that exact pada comes from the Moon's position at the recorded birth date, time, and place — that is what the free check on this site calculates.
Is Hari a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Hari is traditionally used for boys.
Where does this meaning come from?
Every meaning on this page is quoted from verified Sanskrit dictionaries or cited scripture, exactly as attested.
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