Yuri
Yuri is a unisex name of Japanese origin meaning “lily, farmer, light of God.” In Japanese, Yuri (百合) means lily and is primarily a feminine name.
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how do you pronounce Yuri?
YOO-ree
where does the name Yuri come from?
As a Japanese name Yuri can be written with many character combinations, among them 由里, 友里 and 悠里, and also 百合, lily. Yuri is also the Russian Юрий, a form of George.
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.
who are famous people named Yuri?
- Yuri Gagarin (cosmonaut)
- Yuri (various anime characters)
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what names go well with Yuri?
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quick answers about Yuri
What does the name Yuri mean?
Yuri means “lily, farmer, light of God”.
What is the origin of the name Yuri?
Yuri comes from the Japanese naming tradition.
How popular is the name Yuri?
Yuri has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Yuri a boy or girl name?
Yuri is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Yuri?
Yuri is pronounced YOO-ree, with 2 syllables.
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