Qori

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Qori Pronunciation

Qori is pronounced KOH-ree

Meaning: gold

In 30 seconds: Qori means 'gold' in Quechua, the language of the Inca Empire and millions of Andean people today — appearing in compound names like Qoriñawi (golden eyes) and Qoricancha.

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Origin Quechua

Meaninggold

History & Origin

Qori (also written Quri or Kuri) is the Quechua word for gold, one of the most prized concepts in Andean culture where gold was considered the sweat of the sun — the divine metal of Inti, the sun god. It appears in prominent compound names throughout Inca history: Qoriñawi means 'golden eyes,' Qoricancha names the holiest Inca temple in Cusco (its walls clad in gold leaf), and it survives as a personal name in Peru and Bolivia today. As a given name, Qori is both a term of value and beauty — describing something lustrous, precious, and connected to solar divinity in Andean cosmology.

Did you know? Qoricancha — the most sacred Inca temple in Cusco — means 'golden enclosure' in Quechua (qori = gold, cancha = enclosure), and its walls were once covered with gold leaf.

Ukumari Peru Travel — Quechua names — Qori: means "gold" or "golden". Listed among Quechua names used in Peru.Scribd — Quechua Names and Meanings Guide — QURI / KURI / QORI: Gold, golden / (Aymara) Valuable, merciful. Quriñawi = golden eyes.

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Qori?

Qori is pronounced KOH-ree. Press play above to hear Qori said aloud.

How do you say Qori?

Qori is said KOH-ree. Press play above to hear Qori said aloud.

What does Qori mean?

Qori (also spelled Quri or Kuri) means 'gold' in Quechua, the language of the Inca Empire. Gold was considered the sweat of the sun god Inti in Andean cosmology.

What are some historical compound names using Qori?

Qoriñawi means 'golden eyes'; Qoricancha names the holiest Inca temple in Cusco ('golden enclosure'), whose walls were lined with gold leaf. Qori appears as a prefix in many Inca royal and ceremonial names.

Is Qori used today?

Yes. Qori is used as a given name in Quechua-speaking communities of Peru and Bolivia, valued for its beauty, rarity, and deep cultural resonance.