Jurij
Slovene · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Jurij
The given name 'Jurij' is derived from the Greek name 'Georgios' (Γεώργιος), meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker', and is of Slavic origin, influenced by the Greek name.
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Etymology
The given name 'Jurij' is derived from the Greek name 'Georgios' (Γεώργιος), meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker', and is of Slavic origin, influenced by the Greek name. The name 'Jurij' is commonly used in Eastern European cultures, particularly in Slavic countries such as Russia, Ukraine, and Poland, and has historical connections to the Orthodox Church.
Jurij currently ranks #2,390 in the United States as a boy's name.
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