Nori
Japanese
"doctrine or seaweed"Share
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Updated Thu Apr 18 2024
Nori Origin and Meaning
The name Nori is a girl's name of Japanese origin meaning "doctrine or seaweed".
Japanese name that would have no trouble assimilating — though many would associate it with the dried seaweed used to wrap sushi. Kim Kardashian and Kanye West use Nori as a nickname for their daughter North.
Nori entered the Top 1000 for the first time in 2022, following the trend of "traveling lite" names, or simple, 2-syllable names ending in i such as Zuri, Ezri, and Leni that are quickly gaining popularity.
# 934 in the US
Nori Rank in US Top 1000
# 810 on Nameberry
Nori Rank in Nameberry Top 1000
Nori Popularity
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Famous People Named Nori
- North "Nori" West (b. 2013)daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West
Nori in Pop Culture
- Nori Sakuradacharacter in "Rozen Maiden"
- Nory Ryanmain character of the books "Nory Ryan's Song" and "Maggie's Door"
- Nori in Barbie Mermaidia/ Barbie Secret Door