Bari

Meaning of Bari

One can picture Bari—pronounced BAH-ree—as a breeze carrying olive groves and jasmine from the sun-drenched port of Bari in Puglia, its syllables rising and falling like waves on Italian shores. Yet its soul soars into Arabic verse, where “bari” means “the Maker,” a nod to creativity and fresh starts. This unisex jewel glides across gender lines with the poise of a flamenco dancer, inviting families to celebrate each newborn as a fiesta of possibility. Though still a rare delight in the United States—just a handful of little ones have claimed it each year—Bari sparkles with old-world charm and a cosmopolitan wink, unfurling its story like sunset banners across the Mediterranean sky. It’s a name that feels like a festival, a promise, and a legend waiting to be told.

Pronunciation

Italian,Arabic

• Pronunced as BAH-ree (/baˈri/)

• Baris
• Baria
• Barin
• Barie
• Barri
• Bary
• Baray