What does Harri mean?

Harri is a Welsh name meaning 'ruler of the home' or 'estate ruler'.

How do you pronounce Harri?

It is pronounced the same as the English name Harry: HA-ree.

Is Harri a boy or girl name?

Harri is traditionally used as a masculine (boy) name in Wales.

Is Harri a common name in Wales?

Yes, it is a highly popular name and frequently ranks within the top names for baby boys in Wales.

Name meaning & originHarri

/HA-ree/

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Harri is a Welsh boy's name pronounced /HA-ree/. A very popular modern Welsh choice meaning ruler of the home.

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Meaning of Harri

A very popular modern Welsh choice meaning ruler of the home.

Harri is the Welsh form of the English name Harry, which itself developed as a diminutive of Henry. It derives from the Germanic name Heimerich, combining 'haim' (home) and 'ric' (power or ruler), signifying a ruler of the household.

Origin: Welsh
Pronunciation: /HA-ree/

Cultural background

It is consistently one of the most popular masculine names in Wales, frequently appearing in the top 10 rankings. While it shares roots with the English version, the 'i' ending is the distinctively Welsh orthography.

Variations & nicknames

Harry
Henry
Hari
Huw
Harri bach

Famous people named Harri

Well-known namesakes — celebrities, historical figures and characters.

Harri Webb
Influential Welsh poet and journalist known for his nationalist themes.
Literature · 1920–1994
Harri Greville
Professional rugby league footballer who played for Wales.
Sport · 1920s
Harri Pritchard Jones
Welsh writer, critic, and psychiatrist who wrote primarily in the Welsh language.
Literature · 1933–2015
Harri Olli
Finnish former ski jumper who competed in the Winter Olympics.
Sport · 2002–2011
Harri Rovanperä
Finnish former World Rally Championship driver.
Sport · 1993–2006

Frequently asked about Harri

What does Harri mean?: Harri is a Welsh name meaning 'ruler of the home' or 'estate ruler'.
How do you pronounce Harri?: It is pronounced the same as the English name Harry: HA-ree.
Is Harri a boy or girl name?: Harri is traditionally used as a masculine (boy) name in Wales.
Is Harri a common name in Wales?: Yes, it is a highly popular name and frequently ranks within the top names for baby boys in Wales.

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