Yori

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YOH-ree'YOH-ree'2 syllables
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japanese
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MEANING

Reliable

ORIGIN

Japan

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Japanese word 'yori', which can mean 'reliable' or 'dependable'.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Japanese culture, names with positive attributes like reliability are often valued.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically, Japanese names are chosen for their meanings and the positive qualities they convey.

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FAQs About Yori

The name Yori means "reliable" in Japanese.
Yori has Japan origins. Derived from the Japanese word 'yori', which can mean 'reliable' or 'dependable'.
Yori is pronounced YOH-ree (YOH-ree). It has 2 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Yori include Yo, Riri.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Yori include Kai, Sora, Mika.
The most common spelling is Yori. Alternative spellings include Yorie, Yory.