Mari \m(a)-ri\ as a girl's name is pronounced MAH-ree. It is of Welsh origin. Variant of Mary; also a favored prefix for blending with other names, such as Marisol (Latin) "Mary alone" and Maricruz, "Mary of the cross". See also Maria and Maribel.
Mari has 10 variant forms: Maribeth, Maridel, Marilee, Marilena, Marilene, Marilisa, Marilou, Marilu, Marita and Marycruz.
For more information, see also related names Damaris and Mara.
Baby names that sound like Mari are Mare, Marie, Mairi and Miri.