Girl name
Qori name meaning
“reciter of the Quran”
Qori is a feminine name commonly linked to Arabic qāriʾ, meaning reader and especially a reciter of the Quran. Its meaning refers to reading or reciting that text. Kori is a supplied spelling variant, although the form Kori can also have origins outside this Arabic connection.
What does Qori mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Qori
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.
Qori in Islam and the Quran
Qori 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.
How to pronounce Qori
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kori/ |
| Arabic script | قارئ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦏꦺꦴꦫꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮋᮧᮛᮤ |
Is Qori a girl’s name?
Yes, Qori is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Qori ranks #2,717 among girl names in our data sample (2 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 Qori
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 Qori
- Qori Nur Syarifah
FAQ about the name Qori
What is the meaning of Qori?
Qori 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 Qori a girl’s name?
Yes, Qori is used mostly as a girl’s name.
What is the origin of the name Qori?
Qori is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Qori in the Quran?
Qori does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Qori have?
Qori has 2 syllables (Qo-ri) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Qori?
Qori ranks #2,717 among girl names in our data sample (2 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Qori?
Other spellings: Kori.
Famous people named Qori?
Notable people named Qori include Qori Nur Syarifah.
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