Johary is a unisex given name of Malagasy origin, popularly used in Madagascar and among the Malagasy diaspora worldwide. It is derived from the Malagasy word "johary," which means "to play music" or "musician." This name reflects the importance of music and arts in Malagasy culture, as it signifies a person who brings joy through their musical talents. The name Johary is typically pronounced /ʒoˈharɪ̥/ with stress on the second syllable, maintaining its unique Malagasy phonetic characteristics even when used outside Madagascar.
"Johary was quite popular as a baby girl name in 2006, with five newborns sharing this unique name that year."