Yuriy
Meaning of Yuriy
Yuriy is a male name with Ukrainian origins. It is pronounced as yoo-REE (/juˈri/) in Ukrainian. The name has variations such as Yury and Yuri. In the United States, Yuriy has been given to a small but consistent number of newborn boys over the years. While it may not be one of the most popular names, it possesses a sense of uniqueness and cultural heritage. The name Yuriy carries associations of strength, intelligence, and determination. Parents who choose this name for their son are often drawn to its distinctive sound and rich history.
Pronunciation
Ukrainian
- Pronunced as yoo-REE (/juˈri/)
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Similar Names to Yuriy
Notable People Named Yuriy
| Yuriy Vitaliyovych Lutsenko is a prominent Ukrainian politician and former Interior Minister known for his involvement in the Armed Forces of Ukraine during the Russian invasion. |
| Yuriy Ivanovych Yekhanurov is a Ukrainian politician who served as Prime Minister of Ukraine from 2005 to 2006 and as Minister of Defense from 2007 to 2009. |
| Yuriy Reznikov was a Ukrainian physicist and leading expert in liquid crystals, known for his work on photoalignment and optical non-linearity. |
| Yuriy Mykhailovych Kotsiubynsky was a Bolshevik politician and co-founder of the Red Cossacks Army in Ukraine. |
| Yuriy Mikhailovich Borzakovskiy is a Russian middle-distance runner known for his expertise in the 800 meters. |
| Yuriy Georgiyevich Sedykh was a renowned Soviet track and field athlete, known for his exceptional career in the hammer throw, including being a European, World, and Olympic Champion, and holding the world record with a throw of 86.74 m in 1986. |
| Yuriy Zenoviiovych Kryvoruchko is a Ukrainian politician and activist who served as a People's Deputy of Ukraine from 1998 to 2002 and later from 2005 to 2006. |
| Yuriy Vasylyovych Solod is a Ukrainian businessman and politician. |
| Yuriy Gladyr is a Ukrainian professional volleyball player with Polish citizenship, known for his role as a middle blocker for Jastrzębski Węgiel and his past involvement with the Ukraine national team. |
| Yuriy Yakovenko is a retired Soviet and Ukrainian football player. |
| Yuriy Prodan - Yuri Vasylovych Prodan is a Ukrainian power engineer and politician who has held ministerial positions in the energy sector. |
| Yuriy Ruf, also known as Yuriy Romanovych Dadak, was a Ukrainian poet, writer, scientist, and public figure who founded the literary project "Dukh Natsiyi." |
| Yuriy Mykolayovych Bereza is a Ukrainian politician and former commander of the Dnipro Battalion, known for his service in the Verkhovna Rada. |
| Yuriy Igorevich Pimenov was a successful Russian rower who won a silver medal at the 1980 Olympics and achieved multiple medals at world championships, often rowing with his twin brother Nikolay. |
| Yuriy Vladimirovich Nazarov is a Soviet and Russian actor who was honored as People's Artist of Russia in 2005. |
