Juri

Juri, also known as Jurij, is the Russian variant of the name Georg and means 'the farmer'. Its origins lie in the ancient Greek word geōrgós, which is composed of the elements gē for 'earth' and érgon for 'work'.

What does the name Juri mean?

Juri, alternatively Jurij, represents a Russian form of Georg and carries the meaning 'the farmer'. The name has its roots in the ancient Greek term geōrgós, which is formed from the words gē for 'earth' and érgon for 'work'. For further information and variants, see Georg.

Where does the name Juri come from?

The name Juri is a masculine first name with ancient Greek origins and means 'the farmer'.

How do you pronounce Juri?

The pronunciation of Juri is soft and melodic. The name is usually pronounced as 'Ju-ri' [ˈjuːʁi], starting with a long U sound that conveys depth. The second syllable ends with a bright I sound. This combination of a dark beginning and a light ending creates a harmonious balance. Juri radiates calmness and clarity – a name that embodies gentle strength and a Nordic elegance.

When is the name day of Juri?

The name day of Juri is celebrated on April 23.

Popularity

In Germany, Juri is among the sought-after first names. Currently, it ranks 271st on the list of the most popular male baby names. Its best placement was in 2013 at rank 178. Over the last ten years, Juri has been chosen as a first name approximately 3,100 times, placing it 231st in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 246th.

Nicknames & pet names

Jotte / Jura / Jurachka / Jurandos / Jurassic / Jurban / Jurik / Juritschik / Jurka / Jurok / Jurologe / Jurtschik / Schluri / Schurik / Schurk / Uri

Similar first names

Famous people

• Juri Alexandrowitsch Bilibin (Russian geologist)
• Juri Alexandrowitsch Rewitsch (Russian violinist)
• Juri Alexejewitsch Chmyljow (Russian ice hockey player)
• Juri Andrejewitsch Scheljabuschski (Russian film director)
• Juri Arisugawa (character from the anime Utena)
• Juri the puffin (character from 'The Little Polar Bear')
• Juri Dmitrijewitsch Wardimiadi (Russian footballer)
• Juri Gagarin (astronaut)
• Juri Galperin (writer from Russia)
• Juri Igorewitsch Nesterow (Russian handball player)
• Juri Iljitsch Druschnikow (writer from Russia)
• Juri Iwanowitsch Blinow (Russian ice hockey player)
• Juri Jaanson (Estonian racing rower)
• Juri Kashkarov (biathlete from Russia)
• Juri Katou (anime character from Digimon Tamers)
• Juri Konstantinowitsch Saizew (weightlifter from Russia)
• Juri Lwowitsch Awerbach (chess player from Russia)
• Juri Melichow (Russian racing cyclist)
• Juri Michailowitsch Baturin (astronaut from America)
• Juri Ossipowitsch Dombrowski (Russian writer)