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Uri
OO-ree
Uri (name) means a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "my light" or "my flame," also a canton in Switzerland. Example: “Uri volunteered at the community center every week.”
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A masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "my light" or "my flame," also a canton in Switzerland.
"Uri volunteered at the community center every week."
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Etymology
This name comes from Medieval Latin Uronia, which may go back to Latin ora ("edge, brim"), or else to the pre-Roman substrate hydronym *wer ("water") plus the Latin suffix -n-. More at Uri.
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What does “Uri” mean?
The word “Uri” means a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "my light" or "my flame," also a canton in Switzerland.
How do you pronounce “Uri”?
“Uri” is pronounced OO-ree (/ˈuːɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Uri” in a sentence?
Here is “Uri” used in a sentence: “Uri volunteered at the community center every week.”
What part of speech is “Uri”?
“Uri” is a name.
Is “Uri” a common word?
“Uri” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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