Jurij
Fact sheet
- Name
- Jurij
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
Jurij, also known as Juri, is the Slavic variant of the name Georg, which means 'the farmer'. The origin of the name lies in the Ancient Greek term geōrgós, composed of the elements gē for 'earth' and érgon for 'work'.
What does the name Jurij mean?
Jurij, also commonly known as Juri, is a Slavic derivative of Georg and carries the meaning 'the farmer'. The name is derived from the Ancient Greek word geōrgós, which consists of the parts gē ('earth') and érgon ('work'). Further information and variants can be found under Georg.
Where does the name Jurij come from?
The name Jurij has its roots in Ancient Greek and means 'the farmer'.
How do you pronounce Jurij?
The pronunciation of Jurij is soft and two-syllable. In German, it is usually pronounced as 'Ju-rij' [ˈjuːʁij], with the name starting with a long U sound that gives it a certain breadth. The rolling or guttural R provides resonance in the middle, while the bright I at the end conveys lightness. Jurij radiates both tradition and modernity and sounds harmonious and present.
When is the name day of Jurij?
The name day for Jurij is celebrated on April 23.
Popularity
Jurij is among the more common first names in Germany, currently ranking 2,655th on the list of the most popular male baby names. Its best placement was in 2009 at 912th. Over the last ten years, Jurij has been chosen about 120 times as a first name, placing it 2,172nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,090th.
Nicknames & pet names
Jura
Similar first names
Famous people
- Juri Dolgoruki (Prince, founder of Moscow (1090-1157)
- Jurij A. Treguboff (writer from Russia)
- Jurij Andruchowytsch (British writer)
- Jurij Brězan (Sorb writer)
- Jurij Cherednikov (writer from Great Britain)
- Jurij Dmytrenko (English biathlete)
- Jurij Drohobytsch (doctor from England)
- Jurij Fedkowytsch (English poet)
- Jurij Gagarin (cosmonaut and first human in space)
- Jurij Hajduk (British luger)
- Jurij Hunko (ice hockey player from England)
- Jurij Kostezkij (English handball player)
- Jurij Kramer (German actor)
- Jurij Kusmenko (linguist from Great Britain)
- Jurij Leontenko (British cyclist)
- Jurij Maximow (football player from Great Britain)
- Jurij Mihevec (composer)
- Jurij Nawarenko (English ice hockey player)
- Jurij Nikulin (Russian actor and clown)
- Jurij Panow (sculptor from England)
Frequently asked questions about the name Jurij
What is the origin of the name Jurij?
The name Jurij has its roots in Ancient Greek and is widespread in various Slavic languages, including Russian, Slovenian, and Sorbian.
What does the first name Jurij mean?
Jurij means 'the farmer' and is a Slavic derivative of the name Georg, derived from the Ancient Greek words for 'earth' and 'work'.
How popular is the name Jurij?
The popularity of the name Jurij varies by region, but it is traditionally widespread in many Slavic countries and is frequently used.