Find out how popular the first name Torei has been for the last 1 years (from 1995 to 1995) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Torei by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Torei is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1995, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Torei.

The history of the first name Torei

The name Torei is believed to have originated from the Japanese language, with its roots tracing back to the Heian period (794-1185 CE) of ancient Japan. The name is thought to be derived from the Japanese words "toru," meaning "to take," and "rei," meaning "courteous" or "polite."

In ancient Japanese literature, the name Torei is mentioned in several historical texts and records. One notable reference is found in the "Kojiki," an early Japanese chronicle dating back to 712 CE, where a character named Torei is mentioned as a court official during the reign of Emperor Ojin.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Torei dates back to the 9th century CE, when a Buddhist monk named Torei Eyo (823-895 CE) became renowned for his calligraphic works and his contributions to the development of the Japanese writing system.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Torei. One such person was Torei Inouye (1625-1668 CE), a Japanese samurai and military strategist who served under the Tokugawa Shogunate during the Edo period.

Another prominent figure was Torei Uzaki (1670-1737 CE), a Japanese painter and printmaker who was renowned for his ukiyo-e woodblock prints, which depicted scenes from the urban life of Edo (modern-day Tokyo).

In the field of literature, Torei Nakatsu (1776-1847 CE) was a celebrated Japanese poet and scholar who contributed significantly to the development of the haiku form of poetry.

During the Meiji era (1868-1912 CE), Torei Unno (1835-1919 CE) was a prominent Japanese statesman and diplomat who played a crucial role in the modernization of Japan and its diplomatic relations with Western nations.

Another notable individual was Torei Suzuki (1870-1949 CE), a renowned Japanese philosopher and author who introduced Zen Buddhism to the West through his writings and lectures.

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