Ari is a ṛṣi (rishi; sage). The vaṃśa(vamsa; genealogical or disciple-wise order) of Maharṣi (Maharshi; Great Sage) Ari as one of the ṛṣivaṃśa(s) belonging to the vaṃśa-pravara (vamsa-pravara; clan) of Maharṣi Aṇgirā (Angira). He was one of the vaṃśa-pravardhaka (one who increases the order) belonging to the pravara of Maharṣi Aṇgirā.