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Hari

हरि

“One who removes (sins) or Lord Vishnu”

Hari is a classic Sanskrit name derived from the root 'hṛ', meaning to take away, signifying the removal of suffering or ignorance. It is one of the most prominent epithets of Lord Vishnu and is frequently cited in the Bhagavad Gita and various Vedic scriptures as a name representing the Supreme Being.

BoySanskrit☾ Kark · Cancer✶ PushyaPythagorean no. 9 · The Humanitarian2 syllables

Hari in Indian languages

Hindi / Marathiहरि

Bengaliহরি

Punjabiਹਰਿ

Gujaratiહરિ

Odiaହରି

Teluguహరి

Kannadaಹರಿ

Malayalamഹരി

Tamilஹரி

Pythagorean numerology 9 · The Humanitarian — in this tradition, the number is associated with traits such as compassionate, idealistic, generous and warm-hearted.

Kark rashi · Cancer — element Water, ruled by Moon. Common naming sounds include Hi, Hu, He, Ho, Da and De.

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Last reviewed 4 Aug 2026

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AI evidence (gemini-3.6-flash, confidence 0.98): Classic Sanskrit name and major epithet of Lord Vishnu.
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