Hori as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Hori

What is the meaning of the name Hori ?

The baby name Hori is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced HOH-ree (IPA: /ˈhɔ.ɾi/).

Hori is in Origin.

Hori is a multicultural masculine name with several independent roots. In Māori, Hōri/Hori is the established transliteration of George, introduced through 19th‑century Christian contact; its sense follows Greek Georgios “farmer, earth‑worker.” In ancient Egypt, Hori (from Hor/Ḥorus + relational suffix) means “of Horus” or “belonging to Horus,” invoking the falcon god. A biblical bearer also appears among the Horite clans of Edom (Genesis 36), where the name is linked etymologically to “cave‑dweller,” though that meaning is debated. In Japanese, Hori (堀) is common as a surname “moat; ditch,” not typically a given name.

Usage spans time and cultures: Egyptian officials such as the viceroys of Kush Hori I and Hori II, and the scribe Hori of the Ramesside letters; and numerous Māori baptisms where Hōri equates to George. Variants and related forms include Hōri, George, Georgios, Georgi, Joris, and Hor. Primarily masculine.