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Old 07-04-2006, 12:47 PM   #1
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Anyone know what "YARIS" really means?

So what, if anything, does Yaris mean? is it a real word, or something Toyota just made up? It's not in my dictionary.
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Old 07-04-2006, 12:52 PM   #2
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The name Yaris combines the German expression "ya," which is similar in meaning to "yes," with Charis, a Greek goddess who symbolized beauty and elegance.

[1] Coincidentally the chief designer for the Yaris is Greek.

from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Yaris
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Old 07-04-2006, 12:54 PM   #3
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Toyota is know to create new words for its cars...so it probably doesn't mean anything. But in a couple of years it will probably become a synonym of fiability and good retail value in the automotive dictionnary! ...like every toyota
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Old 02-14-2009, 01:56 PM   #4
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Hi,

I thought I would dig this old topic up regarding the word yaris.

The Turkish word "Yariş" sounds like yarish, which translates to Run, Race or Compete.

I think I prefer this to official Toyota reply.

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Old 02-14-2009, 03:01 PM   #5
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Stick it to the man.

"This color is red."

"Noo, I'm pretty sure its green...
Well, it doesn't matter. Green it is."
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Old 02-14-2009, 07:06 PM   #6
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Old 02-14-2009, 09:15 PM   #7
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Old 02-15-2009, 03:58 PM   #8
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I think Yaris in Japenese is spear or something close to that.
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Old 02-15-2009, 04:32 PM   #9
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Originally posted by GeneW
http://www.toyota.co.jp/en/vision/tr...ay_jun_08.html
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