| Meaning | lily |
| Origin | Japanese, Russian |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Yuri |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 4 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Yu-ri |
About Yuri
Sleek and international, this compact name packs significant presence into just four letters. It possesses an artistic, almost ethereal quality that feels both exotic and accessible. The simplicity of its structure belies its depth—it works across numerous cultures and languages, making it ideal for globally-minded families or those with international connections. There's something quietly powerful about its brevity, proving that impact doesn't require length or complexity. The name has an intellectual air, often associated with creative and philosophical individuals. It stands apart from mainstream choices without feeling deliberately obscure or difficult. For parents seeking something truly different that remains elegant and wearable, this offers refined distinctiveness.
Nicknames for Yuri
| Yu |
| Ri |
| Yuri |
| YuYu |
Famous People Named Yuri
| Yuri Kochiyama | Japanese American civil rights activist |
| Yuri Gagarin | Soviet cosmonaut, the first human to journey into space |
| Yuri Kim | South Korean ambassador to the United States |
| Yuri Norstein | Russian animator and director |
| Yuri Ebihara | Japanese model and actress |
| Yuri Masnyj | Ukrainian-American artist |
| Yuri Nagibin | Russian writer and screenwriter |
| Yuri Suzuki | Japanese sound artist and designer |
| Yuri Vizbor | Russian poet, songwriter, and singer |
| Yuri Averbakh | Russian chess grandmaster and author |
| Yuri Milner | Russian entrepreneur and venture capitalist |
| Yuri Ushakov | Russian diplomat and presidential aide |
| Yuri Van Gelder | Dutch gymnast |
| Yuri Foreman | Belarusian-Israeli former professional boxer |
| Yuri Shiratori | Japanese voice actress and singer |
| Yuri Takahashi | Japanese ballet dancer |
| Yuri Tsunematsu | Japanese actress and model |
| Yuri Sardarov | Uzbek-American actor |
| Yuri Kasahara | Japanese long-distance runner |
Characters Named Yuri
| Yuri Katsuki | Character from the anime "Yuri!!! on Ice" |
| Yuri Nakamura | Character from the anime "Angel Beats!" |
| Yuri Hyuga | Character from the video game series "Shadow Hearts" |
| Yuri Sakazaki | Character from the video game series "Art of Fighting" |
| Yuri Alpha | Character from the anime "Infinite Stratos" |
| Yuri Amagasaki | Character from the manga "Revolutionary Girl Utena" |
| Yuri Mihairokoh | Character from the anime "Eromanga Sensei" |
| Yuri Ishtar | Character from the manga "Cardcaptor Sakura" |
| Yuri Killian | Character from the anime "Yuri!!! on Ice" |
| Yuri Tsukikage | Character from the manga "Heartcatch Pretty Cure!" |
| Yuri Petrova | Character from the video game "Red Alert 2" |
| Yuri Suzuki | Character from the anime "Toradora!" |
| Yuri Misukawa | Character from the visual novel "Kanon" |
| Yuri Miyazono | Character from the manga "Kare Kano" |
| Yuri Feats | Character from the video game "Shadow Hearts" |
| Yuri Tanima | Character from the manga "Marmalade Boy" |
| Yuri Kozukata | Character from the video game "Fatal Frame - Maiden of Black Water" |
| Yuri Lingurian | Character from the anime "Muv-Luv Alternative" |