Youri

Youri is a form of the name Georg that is prevalent in France and the Netherlands. The meaning of the name can be translated as 'the farmer' or 'the agricultural worker'. Similar variants include Jori, Juri, and Yuri.

What does the name Youri mean?

Youri, as the French and Dutch variant of Georg, carries the meaning 'the farmer' or 'the agricultural worker'. Related spellings include Jori, Juri, and Yuri. Another French form of Georg is Georges, while in the Netherlands variants such as Joeri, Joris, Sjors, and Yorick exist.

Where does the name Youri come from?

The name Youri has its roots as the French and Dutch equivalent of the ancient Greek first name Geōrgios. This derives from the ancient Greek word geōrgós, which is composed of the elements gē (earth) and érgon (work). Literally, it means 'earth worker', but is often translated as 'farmer' or 'agricultural worker'.

How do you pronounce Youri?

The pronunciation of Youri is soft and flowing, with two syllables. The name is typically pronounced as 'Ju-ri' [ˈjuːʁi]. It begins with a gliding j-sound that transitions into a long U-vowel, giving the name a gentle touch. The bright ending syllable with the I-sound provides a light, open sound. Youri thus comes across as sensitive and modern – calm in sound, yet full of character.

When is the name day of Youri?

The most significant name day for Youri is April 23.

Popularity

In Germany, Youri has established itself as a common first name. The name currently ranks 3,183rd on the list of the most common male first names. Its highest ranking was in 2010, when it reached 1,532nd place. In the last ten years, Youri has been given as a first name about 60 times, placing it 3,039th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,980th.

Nicknames & pet names

Tschuri / You / Youhuri

Similar first names

Famous people

• Youri Djorkaeff (French footballer, World and European champion)
• Youri Egorov (pianist from Russia)
• Youri Jarki (French-Russian painter)
• Youri Kayembre Kalenga (Congolese professional boxer)
• Youri Loen (Dutch football player)
• Youri Messen-Jaschin (Latvian artist)
• Youri Moltchan (Russian foil fencer)
• Youri Mulder (Dutch football player)
• Youri Tielemans (Belgian football player)
• Youri Vamos (ballet dancer from Hungary)
• Youri Ziffzer (German ice hockey goalkeeper)