Meaning & Origin
a surname
Nori is a girl's and boy's baby name of Japanese origin, from the Japanese meaning "rule" or "ceremony," or alternatively a short form of names like Noriko. It is also the Japanese word for the edible seaweed used in sushi, symbolizing the sea.
Nori gained wide cultural recognition when Kim Kardashian and Kanye West used it as the nickname for their daughter North West. The playful, marine connection and the clean, two-syllable simplicity have made it an appealing standalone name for parents drawn to Japanese-inspired names.