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Japanese boy(male) nameYori
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:より
  • Katakanatip:ヨリ
  • English transcriptionstip:Yori
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Yocchan(よっちゃん)Click to speech よっちゃんYoutan(ようたん)Click to speech ようたんYorikun(よりくん)Click to speech よりくん

This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls. Japanese girl(female) nameSee the girls' version here.

This name is also used as a surname: Family name / Last nameYori

Kanji Names & Meanings - 7 variations

In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. The more variations of kanji a name has, the more common it is in Japan. Conversely, a name with very few kanji variations is considered unique and rare. Below are the kanji variations for "Yori," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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means "rely, depend on, trust in."

Name ideas examples

  • Trustworthy - This kanji that conveys trustworthiness and dependability.

  • Fortunate - This kanji that conveys luck and good fortune.

  • Profitable - This kanji that conveys the idea of making a profit or gain.

- Yori -

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means "dependent, rely on, trust in."

  • Rely On - To trust and depend on someone or something.

  • Lean On - To rely on someone or something for support.

  • Follow - To go along with or obey someone or something.

  • As Is - To remain in the same state or condition.

Name ideas examples

  • Dependable - This meaning implies that the baby will be someone who can be relied upon and trusted.

  • Obedient - This meaning implies that the baby will be someone who follows instructions and is willing to listen and learn.

  • Unchanging - This meaning implies that the baby will remain the same throughout their life, never wavering from their core values and beliefs.

  • Rely On - This meaning implies that the baby will be someone who can be counted on and trusted to be there when needed.

  • Lean On - This meaning implies that the baby will be someone who can be leaned on for support and comfort.

- Yori -

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means "thread, yarn."

  • Thread - A long and thin object, like a thread.

  • Stringed Instrument - An instrument strung with thread.

  • Unit - One ten-thousandth of a unit. Also, a small amount.

  • Thread Line - A thin thread.

  • Faint - Small. Little. Fine.

Name ideas examples

  • Thread - It symbolizes the connection between family members and the strength of the bond.

  • String Instrument - It symbolizes the joy and beauty of music, which can bring people together.

  • Unit - It symbolizes the importance of precision and accuracy in life.

  • Thread Line - It symbolizes the importance of staying focused and on track in life.

  • Faint - It symbolizes the importance of being humble and not taking anything for granted.

  • Small Amount - It symbolizes the importance of cherishing every moment and not taking anything for granted.

- Yori -

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means "edge, border, brink, bond, connection."

  • Edge, Border Of Clothing - The edge or border of a piece of clothing.

  • Surroundings - The area or environment around something.

  • Depend, Rely - To depend or rely on something.

  • Climb - To climb up something.

  • Connection - A connection between two or more things.

  • Coincidence - A chance occurrence of two or more events at the same time.

  • Porch - A covered area at the entrance of a house.

Name ideas examples

  • Depend, Rely - To depend or rely on someone or something, symbolizing the strong bond between parent and child.

  • Connection - A strong connection between parent and child, symbolizing the strong bond between them.

  • Coincidence - A chance occurrence of two or more events at the same time, symbolizing the special bond between parent and child.

- Yori -

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means "rely, depend on."

  • To Rely On - To trust and depend on someone or something.

  • Someone Or Something To Rely On - A person or thing that can be trusted and depended on.

  • To Make A Profit - To gain a benefit or advantage.

  • Thanks To - Acknowledging something as a result of something else.

  • To Request - To ask for something.

  • Reliable - Someone or something that can be trusted and depended on.

Name ideas examples

  • Trustworthy - This kanji that conveys trustworthiness and reliability.

  • Blessing - This kanji that conveys good fortune and blessings.

  • Profit - This kanji that conveys success and prosperity.

  • Request - This kanji that conveys a request or wish.

より- Yori -

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Hiragana and katakana, which are phonetic but without inherent meaning.

依利- Yori -

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means "dependent, rely on, trust in."

  • Rely On - To trust and depend on someone or something.

  • Lean On - To rely on someone or something for support.

  • Follow - To go along with or obey someone or something.

  • As Is - To remain in the same state or condition.

Name ideas examples

  • Dependable - This meaning implies that the baby will be someone who can be relied upon and trusted.

  • Obedient - This meaning implies that the baby will be someone who follows instructions and is willing to listen and learn.

  • Unchanging - This meaning implies that the baby will remain the same throughout their life, never wavering from their core values and beliefs.

  • Rely On - This meaning implies that the baby will be someone who can be counted on and trusted to be there when needed.

  • Lean On - This meaning implies that the baby will be someone who can be leaned on for support and comfort.

means "profit, benefit, advantage."

Name ideas examples

  • Sharp - Symbolizing a sharp and keen mind.

  • Good - Representing a good and favorable life.

  • Establish - Signifying the establishment of a successful future.

  • Intelligent - Representing an intelligent and wise life.

  • Effective - Symbolizing an effective and efficient life.

  • Speak - Representing the power of speech.

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