Yuri
Meaning of Yuri
The name Yuri is a unique and versatile choice for both boys and girls, making it a popular unisex name across various cultures. Its origins are diverse, with significant usage in Russian, Japanese, and Korean languages. In Russian, Yuri is pronounced as YOO-ree (/ˈjʊri/), which is also the pronunciation in Japanese (/ju:ri/) and Korean (을-장). The name carries different meanings depending on the culture: in Russian, it often means "farmer" or "earthworker," while in Japanese, it can mean "lily." A notable variation of the name is Yury.
Yuri has strong associations with historical and cultural figures. One of the most famous bearers of this name was Yuri Gagarin, the first human to journey into outer space. This association lends an adventurous and pioneering spirit to the name. In Japan, Yuri is often linked to beauty and elegance due to its floral meaning.
In terms of popularity in the United States, Yuri has seen fluctuating but generally modest usage over the years. It ranked 1438th in 2023 with 154 occurrences. Despite its relatively low ranking compared to more common names, its cross-cultural appeal makes it an intriguing choice for parents seeking a distinctive yet meaningful name for their child.
Pronunciation
Russian
- Pronunced as YOO-ree (/ˈjʊri/)
Japanese
- Pronunced as YOO-ree (/ju:ri/)
Korean
- Pronunced as YOO-ree (을-장)
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Notable People Named Yuri
| Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin was a Soviet pilot and cosmonaut who made history as the first human to journey into outer space aboard Vostok 1 in 1961, becoming an international celebrity and receiving numerous accolades for his groundbreaking achievement. |
| Yuri Lowenthal is a well-known American voice actor, producer, and screenwriter recognized for his work in cartoons, anime, and video games, with notable roles including Sasuke Uchiha in Naruto and Peter Parker/Spider-Man in the Marvel's Spider-Man series. |
| Yuri, also known as "the Latin Madonna" or "The Queen Of Latin Pop," is a Mexican singer, actress, and television host who gained recognition in the 1980s and early 1990s as one of the most popular pop music singers in Mexico and Latin America. |
| Yuri Ivanovich Nosenko was a controversial KGB defector who was held in detention by the CIA before being deemed a true defector, and later became an American citizen and worked for the CIA. |
| Yuri Kochiyama was an American civil rights activist known for her advocacy of various causes, including black separatism, the anti-war movement, and the rights of political prisoners. |
| Yuri Ivanovich Malenchenko is a retired Russian cosmonaut who holds the record for being the first person to marry in space and ranks third for career time in space. |
| Yuri Goloubev is a renowned jazz musician and double bass player known for his exceptional arco playing and improvisational skills. |
| Yuri Nikolaevich Kholopov was a prominent Russian musicologist and educator. |
| Yuri Vladimirovich Nikulin was a renowned Soviet and Russian actor and clown, famous for his roles in popular comedies and performances in the Moscow Circus. |
| Yuri Sergeyevich Rytkheu, the father of Chukchi literature, was a renowned writer who contributed to both his native Chukchi and Russian languages. |
| Yuri Chinen is a Japanese singer and actor, known for being a member of Hey! Say! JUMP and managed by Johnny & Associates. |
| Yuri Antonievich Izrael was a prominent Soviet and Russian meteorologist who served as the vice-chairman of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and was a key scientific adviser to Vladimir Putin. |
| Yuri Masuda, also known as yuri, is a Japanese singer and the vocalist of the band m.o.v.e, who started her musical career at 19 and gained recognition for her Eurobeat song "PARADISE" before joining the band. |
| Yuri Ivan Rubinsky was a Lebanese-born writer, software executive, and advocate for technology's application to aid visually impaired individuals, best known for his promotion of SGML and co-founding the Banff Publishing Workshop in Canada. |
| Yuri Alexeyevich Trutnev was a renowned Russian physicist and engineering professor at the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI. |
