Māori

Kiri

Pronounced KEE-reeShare

Meaning: Skin; bark of a tree or fruit

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

A Māori name associated with the outer covering of a tree or fruit. Opera singer Kiri Te Kanawa is a well-known bearer.

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Kiri comes from Māori.

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