Popularity: 5165
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: my light, my flame
Baby is going to be the new light of your life, and with this Hebrew name, he can feel encouraged to go out and brighten up the world around him. Uri, meaning "my light, my flame," was originally a nickname for Uriah and is also related to Uriel. Uriah, a biblical name, was one of King David's warriors while Uriel is one of the seven archangels of the Apocrypha. While this name has religious connotations, its fiery meaning is strong enough to stand on its own and mirror baby's passion for life.