Mori

Mori Meaning & Origin

About Mori
The surname Mori is of Italian and Japanese origin. In Italian, Mori is a locational surname derived from the word "moro," meaning "dark" or "brown," and typically refers to someone who lived near a moor or a dark area. In Japanese, Mori is a common surname meaning "forest" or "woods," and is often associated with individuals who lived near or worked in wooded areas. The meaning of the surname Mori can vary depending on the cultural context and origin.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Mori is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Mori: 4,228
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7831
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.43

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mori based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Mori is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M060
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AO1 R IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmΙ”ri/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mori in Braille

Here's how to represent Mori in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Mori in braille

How to sign the name Mori using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Mori using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Mori in sign language

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