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Orly
How to Pronounce Orly
Pronounced OR-lee /ΛΙr.li/High
Meaning: From Hebrew or li, 'my light; the light is mine' (or, 'light', plus li, 'to/for me')Medium
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Orly comes from Hebrew or li, 'my light; the light is mine' (or, 'light', plus li, 'to/for me'). A soft, luminous, modern Israeli name (it shares its sound with Orly Airport in Paris; nickname Ori). Said 'OR-lee'.
In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, my-light at the root, and luminous.
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What does the name Orly mean?
Orly is Hebrew for 'my light; the light is mine'.
How do you pronounce Orly?
It's said OR-lee /ΛΙr.li/ β two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Orly a boy or girl name?
Orly is a girl's name.
How popular is Orly?
Orly is a rare name in the U.S.