Inari
Fact sheet
- Name
- Inari
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
Inari is a gender-neutral first name from Japan that can be used for both boys and girls. Translated, it means "the rice bearer" or "the one loaded with rice."
What does the name Inari mean?
The name Inari has its roots in Japanese and is composed of the elements ina (稲), meaning "rice," and ri (荷), meaning "to carry." In Japanese mythology, Inari is revered as the deity of fertility, rice, and foxes.
Where does the name Inari come from?
Inari is a first name with Japanese origin that can be used for both genders and carries the meaning "the rice bearer." It is composed of the Japanese terms ina (稲) for "rice" and ri (荷) for "to carry."
How do you pronounce Inari?
Inari is pronounced like 'I-nah-ri.'
Popularity
In Germany, Inari is a rather rare first name. In 2019, it ranked 4,068th among the most common female first names. Its best ranking was in 2012 at 3,656th place. Over the last ten years, Inari has been given as a first name fewer than ten times, placing it at 7,773rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it is ranked 8,112th.
Nicknames & pet names
Ina
Famous people
- Inari Vachs (actress and model)
Frequently asked questions about the name Inari
Where does the name Inari come from?
Inari has its roots in Japanese and is used for both men and women.
What does the name Inari mean?
The name is composed of the elements 'ina' for 'rice' and 'ri' for 'to carry,' resulting in the meaning 'the rice bearer.'
How popular is the name Inari?
Inari is quite well-known in Japan, especially due to its mythological connections to the deity of fertility and rice.