Uri

Uri (אוּרִי) is a biblical male first name that is considered a short form of Uriel. Its meaning can be translated as 'my light' or 'the light of God'.

What does the name Uri mean?

The name Uri (אוּרִי) has its roots in the short form of Uriel. Translated, it means 'my light' or 'the light of God'. The origin of the name is based on the ancient Hebrew components ór or 'ur (אוֹר), which mean 'light', 'flame', or 'fire', as well as i (י) for 'my' or 'el (אֵל) for 'God'. In the Bible, several bearers of this name are mentioned, including the father of Bezalel and the father of the provincial governor Geber. An alternative spelling is Yuriel.

Where does the name Uri come from?

Uri is a male first name of ancient Hebrew origin that means 'my light'. The word components consist of ór or 'ur (אוֹר) for light, flame, or fire and i (י) for my or 'el (אֵל) for God. These aspects come from Biblical Hebrew.

How do you pronounce Uri?

The pronunciation of Uri is two syllables and sounds soft at the end. It is pronounced as 'U-ri' [ˈuːʁi], with the long 'u' having a calm, dark timbre, and the second syllable with the bright 'i' brightens the name. The open ending without a strong final consonant feels friendly and inviting. Uri appears simple yet distinctive – a name with clear structure, harmonious sound, and a quiet presence.

When is the name day of Uri?

The name day for Uri is celebrated on September 29.

Popularity

In Germany, Uri is considered a rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,453rd on the list of the most common male first names. Its highest ranking was achieved in 2016 at 1,880th place. Over the last ten years, Uri has been chosen as a first name approximately 30 times, placing it at 4,394th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,140th. Further details on Uri's global rankings in various countries can be accessed.

Famous people

• Gervatius Uri Khob (Namibian footballer)
• John Uri Lloyd (American botanist)
• Uri Adelman (Israeli writer)
• Uri Alon (physicist from Israel)
• Uri Avner (Israeli chess player)
• Uri Avnery (Israeli peace activist)
• Uri Brener (Israeli composer)
• Uri Caine (American musician)
• Uri Fineman (Israeli musician)
• Uri Fink (Israeli cartoonist)
• Uri Fruchtmann (film producer from Israel)
• Uri Geller (mentalist known as 'the spoon bender')
• Uri Gershuni (Israeli photographer)
• Uri Gil (artist from Israel)
• Uri Kaufmann (Swiss historian)
• Uri Malmilian (Israeli footballer)
• Uri Mayer (Canadian conductor)
• Uri Milstein (Israeli historian)
• Uri Nakayama (singer from Japan)
• Uri Nissan Gnessin (Russian writer)