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Yuri

YOO-ree

Popularity

#1491

rising

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

5

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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