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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Law, rule or virtue (depending on the kanji, e.g. 則, 法, 徳)
- Origin
- Japanese
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- NOH-ree
Nori is a Japanese name, pronounced NOH-ree, and its meaning shifts with the kanji a family chooses: it can mean law, rule, or virtue, as in 則, 法, or 徳. It's short, easy to say, and gives you a few different characters to choose from if you want the meaning to be personal.
Meaning & Origin of Nori
Meaning: Law, rule or virtue (depending on the kanji, e.g. 則, 法, 徳).
Origin: Japanese.
How to Pronounce Nori
NOH-reeIPA /ˈnoʊri/
Popularity of Nori
Nori ranked #1013 in the U.S. in 2024, with 251 babies given the name. Its highest rank since 1950 was #903 in 2023, when 296 babies were named Nori, so it has slipped a little since.
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FAQ
What does the name Nori mean?
Law, rule or virtue (depending on the kanji, e.g. 則, 法, 徳).
How do you pronounce Nori?
Nori is pronounced NOH-ree (IPA: /ˈnoʊri/).
Is Nori a popular name right now?
Nori is near its all-time peak (#903 in 2023), ranked #1013 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1950–2024.)
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