Yuri
/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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