Male Name
Yura
ˈju.rə
ˈju.rɐ
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
diminutives
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Writing Systems
ЮраRussianUkrainian
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
71/100
Meaning & Etymology
Yura is a diminutive form of the name Yuriy, which is of Slavic origin. It is commonly used in Russian and other Slavic cultures as a given name. The name Yuriy itself is derived from the Greek name Georgios, meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker'. Yura is often used as a familiar or affectionate form of Yuriy, and it carries a sense of warmth and closeness.
Etymology
Original Form:
Yuriy
Evolution:
Yura evolved as a diminutive form of Yuriy, which itself is derived from the Greek name Georgios.
Source:
Slavic naming conventions and Greek etymology.