Youri
yo(u)-ri
Popularity:
11847
Origin:
Greek
Meaning:
Farmer
Youri is a boy's name of Old Greek origin and is known in Russia and the Netherlands as a variant of the English name George. Youri means "farmer" or "earthworker" and is most commonly heard in Russia, Morocco, and several other African countries. For sports fans, Youri Djorkaeff will be the name that immediately springs to mind. The French forward was a World Cup winner on home soil in 1998, playing a starring role for "Les Blues." As for your little one, Youri may feel a strong affiliation with Mother Nature with a name so rooted in agriculture.