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Uri
Pronounced OO-ree /ˈu.ri/Medium
Meaning: From the Hebrew Uri, 'my light; my flame' (from ur, 'light/fire'); more often a boys' name; here for girls; we note thisLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Uri comes from the Hebrew Uri, 'my light; my flame' (from ur, 'light/fire'); more often a boys' name; here for a girl (slug distinguished; we note this). A crisp, classic name (said 'OO-ree').
In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families, mostly for boys. Rare for girls, my-light at the root, and crisp.
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What does the name Uri mean?
Uri is Hebrew for 'my light; my flame'; more often a boys' name; here for a girl. We note this.
How do you pronounce Uri?
It's said OO-ree /ˈu.ri/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Uri a boy or girl name?
Uri is more often a boys' name; this page covers its use as a girl's name.
How popular is Uri?
Uri is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.