Yorimitsu is a masculine Japanese given name.

Yorimitsu
Yorimitsu Minamoto (948–1021), Japanese warrior and character of folklore
Pronunciationjoɾimitsɯ (IPA)
GenderMale
Origin
Word/nameJapanese
MeaningDifferent meanings depending on the kanji used
Other names
Alternative spellingYorimitu (Kunrei-shiki)

Yorimitu (Nihon-shiki)

Yorimitsu (Hepburn)

Possible writings

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Yorimitsu can be written using different combinations of kanji characters. Here are some examples:

  • 頼光, "rely, light"
  • 頼満, "rely, full"
  • 依光, "to depend on, light"
  • 依満, "to depend on, full"

The name can also be written in hiragana よりみつ or katakana ヨリミツ.

Notable people with the name

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  • Yorimitsu Minamoto (源 頼光) (948–1021), Japanese warrior and character of folklore
  • Yorimitsu Suwa (諏訪 頼満) (1480–1540), Japanese samurai and daimyō