Unisex name
Tari name meaning
“rhythmic bodily movement, dance”
- Gender
- ♂♀ Unisex
- Origin
- Indonesian
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #327
Tari is a name used for both boys and girls, commonly linked to Indonesian tari, meaning “dance” or “rhythmic bodily movement.” The word also occurs in Malay. As a given name, Tari can additionally serve as a shortened form of another name, alongside this word-based interpretation.
What does Tari mean?
The ending -ri occurs in names with different origins, including Hari, Andri, and Basri. It is not a single suffix with a shared meaning; each name needs to be understood as a whole. More boy names ending in -ri →
Origin and cultural usage of Tari
May come from Indonesian tari ‘dance’, also found in Malay. As a name, Tari can also be a shortened form of another name.
| Linguistic origin | Indonesian, Malay |
|---|---|
| Starts with | T · Ta |
Name combinations with Tari
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Tari, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Tari: rhythmic bodily movement, dance
- Mega: a cloud in the sky
- Patmawati: possessing lotuses
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Tari Sulistianingsih Ayomi
Meaning of each word
- Tari: rhythmic bodily movement, dance
- Sulistianingsih: beauty and affection
- Ayomi: to protect; to shelter
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Tari Murniyati
Meaning of each word
- Tari: rhythmic bodily movement, dance
- Murniyati: pure, unmixed
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Meaning of each word
- Suci: pure, free from stain
- Tari: rhythmic bodily movement, dance
- Rara: maiden, young woman
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Tari Swara
Meaning of each word
- Tari: rhythmic bodily movement, dance
- Swara: sound, voice, or musical tone
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Meaning of each word
- Tari: rhythmic bodily movement, dance
- Mulyanah: noble, honored
- Nindya: faultless, blameless
How to pronounce Tari
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /tari/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦠꦫꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮒᮛᮤ |
Is Tari a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Tari is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 27% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Tari ranks #327 among unisex names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Tari
Names with related meanings
- Citra♀Image, painting
- Gita♀Song or singing
- Vina♀The vina stringed instrument
- Sastra♂♀Literature
- Sagita♀Music, song
- Cipto♂Thought, creative power
- Anggita♀A composition, a created work
- Cipta♂♀The mental power to create
- Fanani♂Artist
- Lukita♂♀Writing, literary composition
- Boen♂Literature, culture
- Lukito♂♀Written, depicted
Famous people named Tari
- Cut Tari · b. 1977
- El Tari · b. 1926
- Tari · b. 1996
- Tari Apriasi · b. 1994
- Tari Endah Guntari · b. 1994
- Tari Siwi Utami · b. 1962
FAQ about the name Tari
What is the meaning of Tari?
Tari means rhythmic bodily movement, dance. May come from Indonesian tari ‘dance’, also found in Malay. As a name, Tari can also be a shortened form of another name.
Is Tari a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Tari is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 27% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Tari?
Tari is of Indonesian and Malay origin.
How many syllables does Tari have?
Tari has 2 syllables (Ta-ri) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Tari?
Tari ranks #327 among unisex names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Tari?
Some ideas: Tari Mega Patmawati; Tari Sulistianingsih Ayomi; Tari Murniyati.
Famous people named Tari?
Notable people named Tari include Cut Tari, El Tari, Tari.
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