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Jori

OriginEnglish from Hebrew
Meaning"flowing down"

About Jori

Jori is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Finnish, it's a variant of Jorma or Jorge, while in Hebrew it can be a feminine form of Jory or a variant of Yori, meaning 'he teaches.' It can also be considered a shortened form of names like Marjorie or a variant of Jorie. This short, crisp name carries a modern, minimalist appeal with its simple four-letter structure. Jori has maintained modest usage in the United States and Europe, appealing to parents who prefer concise names with cross-cultural appeal. The name's brevity makes it both memorable and easy to pronounce across different languages.

Pronounced JOR-ee.

As of October 2026, Jori ranked #2762 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1930 in 1995.

AI-written. Reviewed by Pamela Redmond

Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.

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