Inari: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Harvest and rice; also the name of a fox deity
Origin
Japanese (Shinto deity name)
Pronunciation
ee-NAH-ree

Inari is a Japanese (Shinto deity name) name used for both boys and girls meaning “harvest and rice; also the name of a fox deity”. It appears in our list of New Year Baby Names for Fresh Starts.

Meaning & Origin of Inari

Meaning: Harvest and rice; also the name of a fox deity.

Origin: Japanese (Shinto deity name).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Inari

ee-NAH-reeIPA /iːˈnɑːri/

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