How to Pronounce Yuri
Yuri / YOO-ree /
The name Yuri is a Male name of Spanish origin meaning "Earth worker". It is pronounced YOO-ree.
Spanish Male
Meaning & Origin
Yuri is a Spanish name meaning "Earth worker". Likely derived from the Greek name Georgios (Γεώργιος), meaning 'farmer' or 'earth-worker'. Another possibility is a connection to the Slavic word for 'light'.
Quick Facts
Language Spanish
Gender Male
Phonetic YOO-ree
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as YOO-ree. Keep the original Spanish phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Yuri
- · Yuri Gagarin - Cosmonaut
- · Yuri Andropov - Soviet Leader
- · Yuri Lowenthal - Voice Actor
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Frequently asked questions
- How do you pronounce Yuri?
- Yuri is pronounced YOO-ree.
- What is the correct pronunciation of Yuri?
- The correct pronunciation of Yuri is YOO-ree.
- Is Yuri a Spanish name?
- Yes, Yuri is a Spanish name meaning "Earth worker".
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