Koree

Meaning of Koree

Koree emerges as an orthographic and phonological variant within Anglo-American naming conventions, its pronunciation—koh-REE (/koʊˈri/)—adhering to established phonetic norms. Functioning as a unisex designation in contemporary practice, its etymological lineage may be traced to the ancient Greek term Kore, meaning “maiden” and associated with the goddess Persephone, as well as to insular Celtic lexemes denoting topographical hollows. United States Social Security Administration records covering 1973 through 2024 reveal that annual bestowals of Koree have varied between five and nineteen instances, yielding national rankings approximately between 740 and 950. This sustained yet modest presence reflects a parental predilection for names that balance classical resonance with orthographic distinctiveness, situating Koree at the intersection of historical allusion and modern innovation.

Pronunciation

English

  • Pronunced as koh-REE (/koʊˈri/)

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Notable People Named Koree

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