What origin is the name Zari?

Zari comes from African naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Zari?

Names from the same african tradition pair naturally with Zari — for example Amare, Jabari, Kwame. You can browse more on our african names page.

Zari

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Zari

Zari

Girl

African

2 syllables

Zari is an African girl's name meaning "Golden.".

Parents who choose Zari pick a girl name from the African tradition, meaning "Golden.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: African
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Golden.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Zari

What does Zari mean?

Zari is a girl name of African origin meaning "Golden.".

How popular is Zari?

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