Sori
Meaningsound · Korean
Sori is a Korean girl name meaning “sound”. Korean names are usually built from two syllables, each picked for the character it's written with. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Sori
Sori is a girl name of Korean origin meaning “sound”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Sori at school.
Origin:Korean names
More Korean girl names
- Girl name: Mira · wonderful
- Girl name: Hanna · grace
- Girl name: Mina · depends on the hanja chosen
- Unisex name: Ari · lion
- Girl name: Hana · one; flower in Japanese
- Unisex name: Sol · sun
- Girl name: Yuna · often gentle
- Unisex name: Dana · graceful, refined
Questions about the name Sori
What does the name Sori mean?
Sori means “sound” and comes from Korean. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Echo (“echo, sound”), Salima (“safe, sound”), Ayane (“often colorful sound”) and Amane (“often sound of heaven”).
What is the origin of the name Sori?
Sori is Korean in origin. Other Korean names to consider are Mira (“wonderful”), Hanna (“grace”), Mina (“depends on the hanja chosen”) and Ari (“lion”).
Is Sori a boy or girl name?
Sori is a girl name.
What names are similar to Sori?
If you like Sori, you might also like Echo, Salima, Ayane and Amane.
What should I know before naming my baby Sori?
Sori is a Korean girl name meaning “sound”. Korean names are usually built from two syllables, each picked for the character it's written with. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.