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harry

/hɑːri/ proper noun · British & US
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What does harry mean?

proper noun

A male given name, derived from the Old English name 'Harri' or 'Hari', which is thought to be derived from the Old Norse name 'Heiðr', meaning 'home ruler'.

Example

"Harry Potter is a famous fictional character."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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