Yuriy: Name Meaning and Origin
Pronounced: Yuriy · 2 syllables
Everything about the name Yuriy: 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
66 out of 100
Where Yuriy is popular
- RussiaPopular
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About the Name Yuriy
Yuriy draws on Greek tradition and is generally taken to mean "Farmer, tiller." As a boy's name it balances heritage with everyday familiarity.
The name is pronounced Yuriy and carries 2 syllables. Yuriy is usually used in full, without a common nickname. Across languages you'll also come across related forms and spellings such as Юрий.
Today Yuriy is a steadily chosen option, scoring 66 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as .
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Variants & Related Spellings
FAQ
What does the name Yuriy mean?+
The name Yuriy means "Farmer, tiller".
What is the origin of the name Yuriy?+
Yuriy is a name of Greek origin.
Is Yuriy a girl or boy name?+
Yuriy is traditionally a boy name.
How do you pronounce Yuriy?+
Yuriy is pronounced Yuriy (2 syllables).
Is Yuriy a popular name?+
Yuriy is a steadily chosen option, scoring 66 out of 100 in our popularity index.
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