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Saiyuri
Pronounced sah-YOO-ree /sɑˈjuː.ri/Medium
Meaning: From the Japanese Sayuri (sa-, 'small,' + yuri, 'lily'), 'small lily.' The Saiyuri spelling is a common romanization. A delicate flower name.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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History & Origin
Saiyuri romanizes the Japanese Sayuri, 'small lily.' A graceful flower name in Japan, it reads gentle and lyrical — rare in the U.S. and often tied to 'Memoirs of a Geisha' (said 'sah-YOO-ree').
In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Japanese-heritage families. Rare, floral, and graceful.
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What does the name Saiyuri mean?
Saiyuri is Japanese for 'small lily' (sa-, 'small,' plus yuri, 'lily').
How do you pronounce Saiyuri?
It's said sah-YOO-ree /sɑˈjuː.ri/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Saiyuri a boy or girl name?
Saiyuri is a girl's name.
How popular is Saiyuri?
Saiyuri is a rare name in the U.S.