Hilari is a variant of the name Hilary, which means "cheerful" or "happy." It shares the same origins as Hilary, with roots in both Greek and Latin. The use of Hilari has been less common than Hilary, but it retains the same joyful connotation. The pronunciation is similar to Hilary, often spelled as "HIL-É™-ree."
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