Yuri: Name Meaning and Origin
Pronounced: Yuri · 2 syllables
Everything about the name Yuri: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.
Meaning
«Farmer, tiller»
Gender
Boy
Origin
Greek
Popularity
71 out of 100
Where Yuri is popular
- UkraineMinistry of Justice of Ukraine, Department of State RegistrationTop 50
- BrazilArpen-Brasil / Portal da Transparencia do Registro CivilTop 60
Rankings come from each country’s official birth statistics. Where a statistics office publishes no ranked list, we show that a name is popular rather than estimating a position.
About the Name Yuri
With its Greek heritage, Yuri has long been valued for its meaning, "Farmer, tiller." It is the kind of boy's name that carries a clear story parents can pass on.
In everyday speech Yuri is said Yuri (2 syllables). Yuri is usually used in full, without a common nickname. Across languages you'll also come across related forms and spellings such as Юрій.
Today Yuri is a steadily chosen option, scoring 71 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as .
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Variants & Related Spellings
FAQ
What does the name Yuri mean?+
The name Yuri means "Farmer, tiller".
What is the origin of the name Yuri?+
Yuri is a name of Greek origin.
Is Yuri a girl or boy name?+
Yuri is traditionally a boy name.
How do you pronounce Yuri?+
Yuri is pronounced Yuri (2 syllables).
Is Yuri a popular name?+
Yuri is a steadily chosen option, scoring 71 out of 100 in our popularity index.
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