Yury
/YUHREE/ Western Male
Meaning & Origin
Yury is a Western name meaning "Yury is often considered the Russian form of George, meaning 'farmer' or 'earth-worker.' It signifies a connection to the land and industriousness.". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Angola, Argentina, BE, BG. Derived from the Greek name Georgios (Γεώργιος), which is composed of 'ge' (γῆ) meaning 'earth' and 'ergon' (ἔργον) meaning 'work.'
Quick Facts
Language Western
Gender Male
Phonetic YUHREE
IPA ˈjʊɹi
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as YUHREE. Keep the original Western phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Yury
- · Yuri Gagarin - Cosmonaut
- · Yuri Andropov - Soviet Leader
- · Yuri Nikulin - Actor
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