Girl name
Kori name meaning
“reciter of the Quran”
Kori is a feminine name meaning “reciter of the Quran” when it corresponds to the variant Qori. In this derivation, it comes from Arabic qāriʾ, meaning reader and commonly referring to a Quran reciter. The spelling Kori can also have origins outside this Arabic connection.
What does Kori mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Kori
If equivalent to the supplied variant Qori, it comes from Arabic qāriʾ, meaning reader and commonly referring to a Quran reciter. Kori can also have other origins.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Kori in Islam and the Quran
Kori does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Kori
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Kori, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Kori Sabila Fitriawati
Meaning of each word
- Kori: reciter of the Quran
- Sabila: path, way to follow
- Fitriawati: woman associated with innate nature
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Meaning of each word
- Kori: reciter of the Quran
- Izzah: dignity, might, and honor
- Nufus: souls, selves
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Kori Rahmayanti
Meaning of each word
- Kori: reciter of the Quran
- Rahmayanti: compassion, mercy
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Meaning of each word
- Alvi: associated with Ali
- Kori: reciter of the Quran
- Doa: a supplication addressed to God
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Kori Nuriyah
Meaning of each word
- Kori: reciter of the Quran
- Nuriyah: luminous, relating to light
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Kori Rahmayanti Ulya
Meaning of each word
- Kori: reciter of the Quran
- Rahmayanti: compassion, mercy
- Ulya: highest or most exalted
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How to pronounce Kori
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kori/ |
| Arabic script | قارئ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦏꦺꦴꦫꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮊᮧᮛᮤ |
Is Kori a girl’s name?
Yes, Kori is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 33% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Kori ranks #2,191 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Kori
Names with related meanings
- Astuti♀Praise, an expression of reverence
- Setia♂♀Steadfast in loyalty
- Setiawati♀A loyal woman
- Christina♀Follower of Christ
- Kristina♀Follower of Christ
- Mutia♀Obedient, dutiful
- Setya♂♀Faithful, steadfast in truth
- Hanifah♀Steadfast in upright faith
- Setyawati♀Faithful woman
- Subekti♂♀Good devotion
- Setyowati♀One possessing faithfulness
- Christine♀One who believes in Christ
Famous people named Kori
- Kori Fitria Nanda · b. 2000
FAQ about the name Kori
What is the meaning of Kori?
Kori means reciter of the Quran. If equivalent to the supplied variant Qori, it comes from Arabic qāriʾ, meaning reader and commonly referring to a Quran reciter. Kori can also have other origins.
Is Kori a girl’s name?
Yes, Kori is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 33% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Kori?
Kori is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Kori in the Quran?
Kori does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Kori have?
Kori has 2 syllables (Ko-ri) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Kori?
Kori ranks #2,191 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Kori?
Other spellings: Qori.
What full names go well with Kori?
Some ideas: Kori Sabila Fitriawati; Kori Izzah Nufus; Kori Rahmayanti.
Famous people named Kori?
Notable people named Kori include Kori Fitria Nanda.
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