Oris as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Oris

What is the meaning of the name Oris ?

The baby name Oris is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced OR-iss (IPA: /ˈɔːrɪs/ or /ˈɒrɪs/).

Oris is Latin in Origin.

Oris is a rare given name with several plausible roots. In Latin, oris is the genitive of os, 'mouth; speech,' giving an interpretive sense of eloquence or voice. In English it also overlaps with Orris, the old term for the iris rhizome used in perfumery, linking the name to the iris flower. Another pathway is Hebrew or, 'light,' seen in Ori and Orit; Oris fits as an -s elaboration meaning 'light' or 'my light.'

Usage is scattered but traceable in the United States from the late 19th and early 20th centuries - borne by Oris P. Van Sweringen - which places it as primarily masculine, though occasionally unisex. Variant forms and cognates include Orris, Oriss, Ori, Orin, Oren, and Orest/Orestes; diminutive Ori is common. As a transferred surname as well, Oris carries a concise, vintage sound with layered meanings.