Kyari, sometimes spelled Kiari, is a name and surname of Kanuri origin. It means 'the old man' and is typically given to grandsons who share the same name as a grandparent. The female equivalent is 'Ka'ana' or 'Kumurso'.
As a given name
Kyari Magumeri (1897–1972), was a Nigerian Army officer who fought in both World Wars Kyari Mohammed (born 1963), Nigerian academic Muhammad Kyari ibn Abubakar (died 1894), 7th Shehu of Bornu
As a surname
Abba Kyari (1938–2018), was a Nigerian military officer who served as governor of North-Central State Abba Kyari (1952–2020), was a Nigerian lawyer who served as Chief of Staff to the President of Nigeria Abba Kyari (born 1975), former Nigerian police officer Abubakar Kyari (born 1963), Nigerian politician Fatima Kyari Mohammed, Nigerian diplomat Mele Kyari (born 1965), Nigerian geologist
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