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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

From Medieval Latin Uronia, possibly from Latin ora (“edge, brim”), or from the pre-Roman substrate hydronym *wer (“water”) + the Latin suffix -n-. More at Uri.

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for Uri

puri Yuri Nuri Zuri Suri Lauri Gauri Sayuri Missouri

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Frequently asked questions

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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