Yuri

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Depending on the origin language, Yuri can mean "lily", "glass", "farmer", or "earthworker".
Scripts(How to write)
In Japanese, Yuri is written as 百合. In Korean, it is written as 유리. In Russian, it is written as Юрий.
Юрий(Russian)
Юрый(Belarusian)
Юрій(Ukrainian)
Pronunciation
In English, the name Yuri is typically pronounced as "yoo-ree". However, the exact pronunciation can vary depending on the language and accent of the speaker.
YOO-ryee(Russian)
Popularity
Yuri is a moderately popular name worldwide. It ranks among the top 1000 baby names in countries such as Japan, South Korea, Russia, and Ukraine.

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Yuri Name meanings & History

Yuri has several possible origins, including Japanese, Korean, and Russian. In Japanese, it means "lily"; in Korean, it means "glass"; and in Russian, it is a variant of the name George, which means "farmer" or "earthworker". Depending on the origin language, Yuri can mean "lily", "glass", "farmer", or "earthworker". Alternate transcription of Russian Юрий, Ukrainian Юрій or Belarusian Юрый (see Yuriy). Yuri is used as both a first name and a surname in different parts of the world. It is particularly common in Japan, South Korea, and Russia.

Zodiac Sign of Yuri: Yin/Yang Capricorn

Synonyms of Yuri:

Y: Youth-giving,Yin/Yang,Yen/money

U: Understanding,Undermining,Unity,Utopia,Universality

R: Resourceful,Reason,Rational,Restless

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

Yuri is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people named Yuri include Yuri Gagarin (cosmonaut) - Russia, Yuri Ono (figure skater) - Japan, Yuri Lowenthal (actor) - USA, and Yuri Kochiyama (civil rights activist) - USA.

2.) Yuri (Female)

Usage: Japanese

Meanings: (Japanese) lily.

Other Forms: Yuree, Yuriko, Yuriyo, Yury


3.) Yuri (Female)

Usage: Quechua

Meanings: In Russian, Yuri means "farmer" or "earthworker". In Japanese, Yuri means "lily".


Description: Yuri has its origins in the Russian language and is a variant of George. It is also commonly used in Japan as a name for both boys and girls, with a different meaning. In Russian, Yuri means "farmer" or "earthworker". In Japanese, Yuri means "lily". Means "dawn" in Quechua. Yuri is used as a given name in many countries worldwide. In Japan, it can also be a surname.

4.) Yuri (Female)

Usage: Korean

Meanings: Depending on its origin, Yuri can mean "farmer", "earth-worker", "lily" or "reliant".


Description: Yuri has several different origins, but is most commonly associated with Russia and Japan. In Russia, Yuri is a variant of George, and means "farmer" or "earth-worker". In Japan, Yuri means "lily" or "reliant" and is often used as a feminine name. Depending on its origin, Yuri can mean "farmer", "earth-worker", "lily" or "reliant". Means "dawn" in Quechua. Yuri is used as both a first name and a surname in various countries and cultures.

Famous People

Some famous people named Yuri include cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin (the first person to travel to space), musician Yuri (a popular Latin pop singer), and Yuri Zhirkov (a professional soccer player).

5.) Yuri (Male)

Usage: Russian

Meanings: Farmer; earth worker

Other Forms: Yury


6.) Yuri (Female)

Usage: Japanese

Meanings: Yuri has different meanings depending on the language and culture. In Russian, it means "farmer" or "husbandman". In Japanese, it means "lily". In Korean, it means "glass" or "everlasting".

Scripts: etc.(Japanese Kanji)
Юрий (Russian), 百合 (Japanese), 유리 (Korean)
ゆり(Japanese Hiragana)
百合,

Pronunciation: YOO-REE
Yu-ree (Russian), Yoo-ree (Japanese), Yoo-lee (Korean)


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Description: Russian, Japanese, Korean. Yuri has different meanings depending on the language and culture. In Russian, it means "farmer" or "husbandman". In Japanese, it means "lily". In Korean, it means "glass" or "everlasting". From Japanese 百合 (yuri) meaning "lily". Other kanji or combinations of kanji can also form this name. Yuri can be used as a first name or a middle name. It is suitable for boys and girls. It can be paired with other names to create a unique name combination. In Russian culture, Yuri is associated with Yuri Gagarin, the first person to journey into outer space.

Famous People

Yuri Gagarin (Russian astronaut), Yuri Andropov (former Soviet leader), Yuri Kochiyama (Japanese American activist), Yuri Foreman (Israeli boxer)

7.) YURI (Female)

Usage: Hawaiian

Meanings: Lily. (YOO-REE)


8.) Yuri (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: (Hebrew) a familiar form of Uriah.

Other Forms: Yehor, Yura, Yure, Yuria, Yuric, Yurii, Yurij, Yurik, Yurko, Yurri, Yury, Yurya, Yusha


9.) Yuri (Male)

Usage: Russian

Meanings: (Russian) dashing

Other Forms: Yurah, Yure, Yurey, Yurie, Yurri, Yury


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