First name Ari - Meaning, Origin and Rating

Origin

English

Nameday

Meaning

The male first name Ari has various possible meanings and origins. In the Hebrew language, it means "lion", while in Sanskrit it means "friend" or "companion". In Norse mythology, Ari is the name of a dwarf known for his wisdom. The name is also known in various cultures as a shortened form of names such as Aristoteles or Ariel.