Moriya

Moriya Meaning & Origin

About Moriya
The surname Moriya is of Japanese origin and has multiple meanings. One interpretation is that it is derived from the combination of the kanji characters "mori" meaning "forest" and "ya" meaning "valley." This suggests that the surname Moriya could refer to someone who lived near or in a forested valley. Another possible meaning is that it is derived from the combination of the characters "mori" meaning "protection" and "ya" meaning "arrow." This interpretation implies that the surname Moriya could be associated with archery or someone skilled in the use of arrows. Ultimately, the exact meaning of the surname Moriya may vary depending on the specific kanji characters used to write it.

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

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Moriya: 138
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 124548
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Moriya 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 Moriya is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M060
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AO0 R IY1 AH0
🌐 IPA
/mΙ”ΛˆriΙ™/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Moriya in Braille

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

The name Moriya in braille

How to sign the name Moriya using Sign Language

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

The name Moriya in sign language

Numerology