Mori Boy
Origin(s)
Japanese; Irish; Hebrew
Meaning
forest (Japanese); sea (Irish); bitter (Hebrew)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Japanese culture, Mori (森) means 'forest' and is often associated with nature and tranquility. In Irish, Mori is derived from 'Muir', meaning 'sea', reflecting the significance of water in Irish mythology. The Hebrew origin relates to the name Marah, meaning 'bitter', often found in biblical contexts.
Trend Summary
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Variants
- Morie
- Mory
International Variants
- Mori (Japanese)
- Muir (Irish)
- Mara (Hebrew)
Famous people named Mori
Morihei Ueshiba — founder of Aikido
Moriarty — fictional character in Sherlock Holmes
Fictional characters named Mori
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Mori was first seen in the United States in 1995. Mori has ranked as high as #1350 nationally which occurred in 2024 and has been most popular in various states. In the past 5 years the name Mori has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Mori
No state data available for this year.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 7 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 10 |