At a Glance
- Meaning
- To cling or stick close
- Origin
- Māori
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- PEE-ree
Piri is a Māori unisex name meaning “to cling or stick close”. It appears in our list of 200+ Island Baby Names for Families Who Love the Sea.
Meaning & Origin of Piri
Meaning: To cling or stick close.
Origin: Māori.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Piri
PEE-reeIPA /ˈpiːɾi/
Popularity of Piri
Piri doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Piri
Similar Names
Aroha · Rangi · Teina · Ngaro · Miri · Tamatoa
