| Meaning | farmer |
| Origin | Greek, Japanese, Russian |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Yuri |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 4 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Yu-ri |
About Yuri
Yuri possesses remarkable versatility, bridging cultures and styles with effortless grace. This two-syllable name feels simultaneously gentle and strong, combining softness with substance. Its simplicity belies its international appeal—recognized across Japanese, Russian, and other cultural contexts, Yuri transcends borders naturally.
The name carries an artistic, slightly poetic quality that appeals to creative sensibilities. It's easy to pronounce, spell, and remember, yet uncommon enough to feel special in Western contexts. Yuri photographs elegantly, sounds pleasant when called across a playground, and transitions seamlessly from childhood through adulthood.
There's something quietly confident about this choice—it doesn't demand attention but earns respect through understated sophistication. Parents selecting Yuri often appreciate minimalism, international perspectives, and names that work across multiple languages and cultures without losing their essential character.
Variations of Name Yuri
| Yury |
| Yūri |
| Juri |
| Jurij |
Nicknames for Yuri
| Yu |
| Uri |
| YJ |
| Yuy |
Famous People Named Yuri
| Yuri Gagarin | Russian astronaut, first human in space |
| Yuri Andropov | Soviet politician |
| Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin | Russian cosmonaut |
| Yuri Zhirkov | Russian footballer |
| Yuri Foreman | Belarusian-Israeli boxer |
| Yuri Norstein | Russian animator |
| Yuri Vizbor | Russian poet and singer |
| Yuri Milner | Russian entrepreneur and investor |
| Yuri Shefler | Russian businessman |
| Yuri van Gelder | Dutch gymnast |
| Yuri Lodygin | Russian footballer |
| Yuri Bezmenov | Russian journalist and defector |
| Yuri Lyubimov | Russian theater director |
| Yuri Sucart | Cuban-American athlete and cousin of Alex Rodriguez |
| Yuri Nikulin | Russian actor and circus performer |
| Yuri Chesnokov | Russian volleyball player |
| Yuri Semin | Russian football coach |
| Yuri Lowenthal | American voice actor |
| Yuri Sardarov | Russian-American actor |
| Yuri Buenaventura | Colombian salsa singer |
Characters Named Yuri
| Yuri Katsuki | Yuri!!! on Ice |
| Yuri Plisetsky | Yuri!!! on Ice |
| Yuri Volte Hyuga | Tales of Vesperia |
| Yuri Lowell | Tales of Vesperia |
| Yuri Boyka | Undisputed film series |
| Yuri Petrov | Deus Ex video game series |
| Yuri Gagarin | Doctor Who |
| Yuri Orlov | Lord of War |
| Yuri Nakamura | Angel Beats! |
| Yuri Sakazaki | Art of Fighting and The King of Fighters video game series |
| Yuri Tsukikage | Heartcatch Precure! |
| Yuri "Yurippe" Nakamura | Angel Beats! |
| Yuri Hyuga | Shadow Hearts video game series |
| Yuri Suzuki | Beyblade Burst |
| Yuri Tardust | Dance Dance Revolution video game series |