What does the name Yuri mean?

Yuri means "lily, farmer, light of God." It is of Japanese origin.

Is Yuri a boy or girl name?

Yuri is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls.

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Q: What is the origin of the name Yuri?

Yuri is of Japanese origin. In Japanese, Yuri (百合) means lily and is primarily a feminine name. As a Russian/Slavic name it is the equivalent of George, meaning farmer or earth-worker. Famous as the first name of cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin.

Yuri is a unisex name of Japanese origin meaning “lily, farmer, light of God.”

pronunciation

YOO-ree

meaning & origin

The name Yuri means “lily, farmer, light of God.” It comes from the Japanese language tradition.

In Japanese, Yuri (百合) means lily and is primarily a feminine name. As a Russian/Slavic name it is the equivalent of George, meaning farmer or earth-worker. Famous as the first name of cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin.

famous people named Yuri

Yuri Gagarin (cosmonaut)
Yuri (various anime characters)

names similar to Yuri

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