| Meaning | small, little |
| Origin | Japanese |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Sa-yo-ri |
About Sayori
Bright and cheerful, Sayori brings Japanese elegance to any cultural background with its lilting, optimistic sound. The three syllables create a pleasant rhythm—sah-YOR-ee—that feels both exotic and accessible to English speakers. This name radiates positivity and warmth, its soft consonants and open vowels producing an almost musical effect when spoken. Parents drawn to Japanese culture, anime, literature, or simply the aesthetic beauty of Japanese names will find Sayori particularly appealing. The name offers something genuinely different without pronunciation difficulties once the emphasis pattern is understood. Its association with Japanese heritage adds layers of meaning for families celebrating that connection, while its appealing sound works for anyone drawn to cross-cultural naming. Sayori pairs well with both Japanese and Western middle names, offering flexibility in creating meaningful name combinations. The name's relative rarity in Western contexts ensures uniqueness while its increasing familiarity through media makes it recognizable. For parents seeking a name that's pretty, distinctive, and culturally rich, Sayori delivers all three. It represents the beautiful trend toward embracing global naming traditions while honoring the specific cultures from which these names originate.
Nicknames for Sayori
| Say |
| Sayo |
| Ori |
| Yori |
Famous People Named Sayori
| Sayori Ishizuka | Japanese composer |
| Sayori Hayakawa | Japanese actress |
| Sayori Wada | Japanese volleyball player |
| Sayori Chiba | Japanese voice actress |
| Sayori Shimizu | Japanese swimmer |
| Sayori Okamoto | Japanese model |
| Sayori Kamiyama | Japanese musician |
| Sayori Ochiai | Japanese soccer player |
| Sayori Tohma | Japanese singer |
| Sayori Anpo | Japanese animator |
| Sayori Fujita | Japanese judo athlete |
| Sayori Tsuchida | Japanese archer |
| Sayori Mizushima | Japanese figure skater |
| Sayori Akimoto | Japanese journalist |
| Sayori Ohara | Japanese pianist |
| Sayori Yoshinaga | Japanese chef |
| Sayori Sato | Japanese artist |
| Sayori Kobayashi | Japanese dancer |
| Sayori Sasaki | Japanese writer |
| Sayori Haruno | Japanese politician |
Characters Named Sayori
| Sayori Yamanobe | Character from the anime "Brynhildr in the Darkness" |
| Sayori Makino | Character from the anime "Kimi ni Todoke" |
| Sayori Kuroi | Character from the light novel series "Lucky Star" |
| Sayori Mizuno | Character from the anime "Pretty Rhythm - Rainbow Live" |
| Sayori Fushimi | Character from the anime "Saki" |
| Sayori Amamiya | Character from the anime "Best Student Council" |
| Sayori Wakaba | Character from the anime "Denpa Onna to Seishun Otoko" |
| Sayori Kanno | Character from the anime "Tamako Market" |
| Sayori Mizushima | Character from the anime "Kiniro Mosaic" |
| Sayori Tokihara | Character from the anime "Tokyo 7th Sisters" |