Yuri
Russian · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Yuri
The name 'Yuri' is a Slavic form of the Greek name 'Georgios,' meaning "farmer" or "earth-worker," derived from the Greek word *georgos* (γεωργός).
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Etymology
The name 'Yuri' is a Slavic form of the Greek name 'Georgios,' meaning "farmer" or "earth-worker," derived from the Greek word *georgos* (γεωργός). It is widely used in Russian, Ukrainian, and other Eastern European cultures, often associated with Eastern Orthodox Christianity, and notably borne by Yuri Gagarin, the first human in space.
Yuri currently ranks #1,533 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.
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