Juri
Meaning of Juri
The name Juri, primarily used for females, has a rich cultural heritage and diverse origins. In Japanese, Juri is pronounced as "joo-ree" (/dʒuˈri/) and often carries connotations of beauty and elegance. In Russian contexts, it is pronounced "yoo-ree" (/juˈri/), adding a unique twist to its global appeal. A notable variation of this name is Yuri, which shares similar phonetic roots. Although not extremely common in the United States, Juri has seen fluctuating popularity over the years, with occurrences ranging from 5 to 24 newborns annually since 1982. This name's rarity adds an element of exclusivity and charm for parents seeking a distinctive yet culturally rich name for their baby girl.
Pronunciation
Japanese
- Pronunced as joo-ree (/dʒuˈri/)
Russian
- Pronunced as yoo-ree (/juˈri/)
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Notable People Named Juri
| Juri Ueno is a Japanese actress known for her roles in popular films and television series, including Nodame Cantabile and Last Friends. |
| Juri Takahashi, also known as Juri, is a Japanese singer and member of the South Korean girl group Rocket Punch, as well as a former member of the Japanese girl group AKB48. |
| Juri Kimura is a Japanese voice actress affiliated with Tokyo Actor's Consumer's Cooperative Society. |
| Juri Yokoyama is a former Japanese volleyball player and Olympic gold medalist. |
| Jüri Vips is an Estonian racing driver who competes part-time in the NTT IndyCar Series and was the 2017 ADAC Formula 4 champion. |
| Jüri Reinvere is an Estonian composer, poet, and essayist known for his compositions that blend original poetry with music and reflect his cosmopolitan life experience. |
| Jüri Pertmann was an Estonian freedom fighter, psychologist, independence activist, civil servant, and public figure who served as chairman of the Memento Union and head of the Tartu County's Department of the Citizenship and Migration Board. |
| Jüri Talvet is an Estonian poet and academic known for his literary works in poetry, criticism, and essays. |
| Jüri Vilms was a key figure in the Estonian Declaration of Independence and played a significant role in the country's quest for sovereignty during World War I. |
| Jüri Pootsmann is an Estonian singer who won the sixth season of Eesti otsib superstaari and represented Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 with the song "Play", and is signed to Universal Music Baltics. |
| Jüri Parik (1889–1929) was an Estonian lawyer and politician. |
| Jüri Ehlvest, an Estonian writer, studied at the University of Tartu and is the brother of chess player Jaan Ehlvest. |
| Jüri Mõis is an Estonian politician and businessman, known for his role as the mayor of Tallinn and as one of the founders of Hansapank. |
| Jüri Nuut, an Estonian politician, served as a member of the VI Riigikogu, replacing Paul Nikolai Kogerman on 24 October 1939. |
| Jüri Võigemast is an Estonian politician. |
