Japanese

Yori

Pronounced YO-reeShare

Meaning: Meaning depends on kanji; rely is one possibility

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

The Japanese character 頼 can be read Yori with a sense of reliance. Other characters can share the reading, so this is one interpretation rather than a universal meaning.

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Yori comes from Japanese.

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