Uri
Uri is a boys' name of Hebrew origin meaning “my light, my flame.” Uri means 'my light' or 'my flame' in Hebrew, from the root 'or' (light).
how do you pronounce Uri?
OO-ree
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what does Uri mean?
The name Uri means “my light, my flame.” It comes from the Hebrew language tradition.
Uri means 'my light' or 'my flame' in Hebrew, from the root 'or' (light). In the Bible, Uri was the father of Bezalel, the chief artisan of the Tabernacle. The name has a compact, luminous power. Uri Geller's spoon-bending fame made the name internationally known, but in Israel it is simply a beloved, classic choice.
where does the name Uri come from?
The only source retrieved for Uri is a Wiktionary entry about the Swiss canton of Uri, tracing that place name to Uronia — possibly related to a word for 'edge' or 'brim,' or to a pre-Roman hydronym for 'water' plus a Latin suffix. This is an unrelated toponym, not the Hebrew given name, so it does not confirm the 'my light' derivation given elsewhere.
the history of Uri
Nothing in the source retrieved documents Uri's history as a Hebrew given name, including the biblical father of Bezalel mentioned elsewhere.
who are famous people named Uri?
- Uri Geller (Israeli-British illusionist and self-proclaimed psychic)
- Uri Avnery (Israeli journalist and peace activist)
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what names go well with Uri?
Sibling names that share Uri's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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