At a Glance
- Origin
- Korean (hanja-based given name)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- YEH-ree
Yeri is a Korean (hanja-based given name) girl's name. It appears in our list of 175+ Korean Baby Girl Names With Stunning Meanings.
Meaning & Origin of Yeri
Origin: Korean (hanja-based given name).
A common claim: Commonly said to mean 'elegant crystal.' Actually: 'Crystal' isn't clearly supported by either offered reading; the gloss appears borrowed from a similar-sounding name rather than derived from the characters listed.
How to Pronounce Yeri
YEH-reeIPA /je̞.ɾi/
Popularity of Yeri
Yeri doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Yeri
Similar Names
Aeja · Yeji · Bohyun · Wonyoung · Boksoon · Sulhee
