Jure
Fact sheet
- Name
- Jure
- Gender
- Boy name
- Origin
- The name Jure
- Syllables
- 2
Jure represents a Croatian and Slovenian variant of the name Georg and means 'the farmer' or 'the agricultural worker'. A common diminutive of the name is Jurica.
What does the name Jure mean?
Jure is a Croatian and Slovenian variant of the name Georg, which means 'the farmer' or 'the agricultural worker'. A diminutive form of Jure is the name Jurica.
Where does the name Jure come from?
The name Jure, as a variant of Georg, has its origins in the ancient Greek name Geōrgios. This derives from the ancient Greek term geōrgós, which consists of the words gē (earth) and érgon (work). Literally translated, it means 'earth worker', but it is often equated with 'farmer' or 'agricultural worker'.
How do you pronounce Jure?
The sound and pronunciation of Jure: The name is two syllables and has an open sound. In German pronunciation, it is usually rendered as 'Ju-re' [ˈjuːʁe], starting with a bright, long U sound that conveys a sense of lightness. The ending '-re' sounds soft and rounded. Jure conveys a friendly, calm, and harmonious impression.
When is the name day of Jure?
The most important name day for Jure is April 23.
Popularity
In Germany, Jure is a common first name. Currently, it ranks 4,024th on the list of the most popular male baby names. Its highest ranking was in 2018 when it reached 1,747th place. Over the last ten years, Jure has been given as a first name about 50 times, placing it 3,301st in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it is ranked 3,612th.
Nicknames & pet names
Djuka / Juka / Juri
Similar first names
Jurica
Famous people
- Jure Balkovec (footballer from Slovenia)
- Jure Bogataj (Slovenian ski jumper)
- Jure Colak (footballer from Croatia)
- Jure Detela (poet from Slovenia)
- Jure Dobelsek (Yugoslav handball player)
- Jure Dolenec (Slovenian handball player)
- Jure Franko (Alpine ski racer from Slovenia)
- Jure Godler (Slovenian writer)
- Jure Golcer (cyclist from Germany)
- Jure Ivankovic (football player from Yugoslavia)
- Jure Jerbic (football player from Yugoslavia)
- Jure Jerkovic (Yugoslav football player)
- Jure Kastelan (Croatian poet)
- Jure Kosir (Alpine ski racer from Slovenia)
- Jure Lalic (Croatian basketball player)
- Jure Loboda (Slovenian footballer)
- Jure Maček (Slovenian drummer (Joker Out))
- Jure Mocnik (Slovenian basketball player)
- Jure Pavlic (Yugoslav cyclist)
- Jure Primorac (Yugoslav footballer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Jure
What is the meaning of the name Jure?
Jure is the Croatian and Slovenian form of the name Georg, which means 'the farmer' or 'the agricultural worker'.
Where does the name Jure come from?
The name Jure has its roots in the ancient Greek name Geōrgios, which is composed of the words for 'earth' and 'work'.
How popular is the name Jure?
Jure is a widespread name in Croatia and Slovenia, traditionally associated with rural roots.