Juris
Latin/Greek · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Juris
Juris is a Latvian and Lithuanian name derived from the Latin "Georgius," meaning "farmer" or "tiller of the earth," stemming from the Greek "georgos" (γεωργός).
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Etymology
Juris is a Latvian and Lithuanian name derived from the Latin "Georgius," meaning "farmer" or "tiller of the earth," stemming from the Greek "georgos" (γεωργός). The name is primarily used in Baltic cultures, particularly Latvia and Lithuania, and has strong ties to Christian tradition through Saint George, reflecting historical religious influence in the region.
Juris currently ranks #4,329 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1951.
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