Name Yuri

There are multiple origins and translations for the name Yuri:

1. Comes from the Slavic word (Cyrillic юркий [yurky]) means - "nimble, brisk".

2. East Slavic (Russian Юрий) form of the ancient Greek name George and interpretation is - "plowman; earth-worker; farmer".

3. Derivative form of the Hebrew name Uri and translates as - "light, luminary".

Yuri Gagarin the first human in space.

May also refer to Yuri (feminine name ).