Iouri
Greek · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Iouri
Iouri is the French transliteration of the Russian name Юрий (Yuri), derived from the Greek name Georgios, meaning "farmer" or "tiller of the earth." The name originates from the Greek root *georgos* (γεωργός), combining *geo* (earth) and *ergon* (work).
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Etymology
Iouri is the French transliteration of the Russian name Юрий (Yuri), derived from the Greek name Georgios, meaning "farmer" or "tiller of the earth." The name originates from the Greek root *georgos* (γεωργός), combining *geo* (earth) and *ergon* (work).
Iouri is primarily used in French-speaking contexts and Russian-speaking communities, with historical prominence in Russian Orthodox Christianity and Soviet culture, notably borne by Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin.
Iouri currently ranks #5,783 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2004.
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