Jura
JOO-rah
Jura is a girl’s name of French origin, meaning “Likely a shortened form of names like Jurgette or a variation of the French word 'Jura,' a mountain range. It can mean 'farmer'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1943.
What Jura Means
“Likely a shortened form of names like Jurgette or a variation of the French word 'Jura,' a mountain range. It can mean 'farmer'.”
The Story of Jura
This name, echoing the strength of mountain ranges and the earthiness of farming, appeared for a daughter in the mid-20th century.
Jura, recorded as early as 1943, is thought to be a shortened form of names like Jurgette or a variation of the French word 'Jura,' referring to a mountain range. It carries a grounded, practical feel.
You picture a daughter who is down-to-earth, resilient, and steady. This name suggests a child who finds strength in simplicity and possesses a quiet determination to tend to her own garden.
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Peak Year
#5 in 1943
Total Births
10
First Recorded
1943
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