Jurie
Greek · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Jurie
Jurie is a diminutive form of Jur or Jurij, derived from the Greek name Georgios (Georgius), meaning "farmer" or "worker of the earth." The name shares its root with George, coming from the Greek word "georgos" (γεωργός).
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Etymology
Jurie is a diminutive form of Jur or Jurij, derived from the Greek name Georgios (Georgius), meaning "farmer" or "worker of the earth." The name shares its root with George, coming from the Greek word "georgos" (γεωργός).
Jurie is primarily used in Dutch, Afrikaans, and South African cultures, with historical prevalence among Afrikaans-speaking communities in South Africa; it is also found in some Eastern European contexts as a variant of similar names.
Jurie currently ranks #13,346 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2013.
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