Yuri
YOO-ree
Popularity
#1491
Letters
4
Syllables
2
Origin
Russian
Total Births
5,996
Peak Year
#273 in 2022
First Recorded
1919
Style
Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Yuri is a Russian name derived from the Greek name George, meaning 'farmer' or 'earth-worker'. It's also a common Japanese feminine name meaning 'lily'.
Gender Split
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Yuri Gagarin
First human in outer space (Soviet cosmonaut)
Yuri Kochiyama
Japanese American activist and human rights advocate
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