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BoyPronounced Hebrew /u.ˈʁi/; Hebrew /ˈu.ʁi/Japanese language family

'Uri

A name meaning "my light".

Quick answer

'Uri is a boy name meaning "my light".

Pronunciation: Hebrew /u.ˈʁi/; Hebrew /ˈu.ʁi/.

GenderBoy
Meaningmy light
PronunciationHebrew /u.ˈʁi/; Hebrew /ˈu.ʁi/
Language familyJapanese

Meaning and history

The name means "my light" in Hebrew, a possessive form of אוּר ( ʾur ) meaning "light". This is the name of the father of Bezalel in the Old Testament.

Notes and context

Usage: biblical, biblical latin, hebrew | Hebrew: אוּרִי