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Iori 庵 – Japanese girl given name
Iori (庵) is read いおり and has 3 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 庵, the characters mean: hermitage. This reading can be written with at least 56 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 11 to 26 strokes in total.
About the name Iori
Iori (庵 or 伊織) means a hermitage or hut. The swordsman Iori Miyamoto and many manga characters carry the name.
How to write Iori in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 庵 | いおり | hermitage | 11 |
| 伊織 | いおり | Italy + weave | 24 |
| 依織 | いおり | reliant + weave | 26 |
| 生和 | いおり | life + harmony | 13 |
| 一織 | いおり | one + weave | 19 |
| 生織 | いおり | life + weave | 23 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Iori
Iori in different scripts
| Romaji | Iori |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | いおり |
| Katakana | イオリ |
| Kanji (most common) | 庵 |
Full name examples
- Iori Yuki (Japanese order: 結城庵, ゆうき いおり)
- Iori Kono (Japanese order: 河野庵, こうの いおり)
- Iori Maki (Japanese order: 牧庵, まき いおり)
How to pronounce Iori
Break it into 2 parts: io · ri. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 3 sound units are written いおり.
Questions about Iori
What does Iori mean in Japanese?
Iori has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 庵, combines these meanings: hermitage. Other spellings include 伊織 (Italy + weave), 依織 (reliant + weave), 生和 (life + harmony).
How do you write Iori in kanji?
The most common way is 庵 (いおり). It can also be written 伊織, 依織, 生和, 一織, 生織.
How do you write Iori in katakana?
Iori is イオリ in katakana and いおり in hiragana.
Is Iori a boy or girl name?
Iori is mostly used for girls.
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