Jiri name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Old Greek, Czech and Slavic
Usage: Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: j(i)-ri
Meaning: Farmer and A Tiller of the Soil
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What does Jiri mean?

Origin of Uncustomary and Contemporary Jiri is in Old Greek, Slavic and Czech bestowed upon baby boys is used majorly in Norwegian, Finnish, Danish and Swedish. Jiri is variation of darling, ceaseless and sacred George.

George is English form of Georgius. Origin of Uncustomary and Contemporary George is in Old Greek, meaning of George is "Farmer Earthworker and Earthworker". Jiri is Nordic and Czech form of Georgius.

How do I pronounce Jiri?

j(i)-ri is the most common way to pronounce two syllabled Jiri.

Variants of Jiri

Jeeri, George, Georgios, Georgius, Deorsa, Jurek, Yorrick, Georgeanthony, Georges, Georg, Juri, Georgeta, Georgio, Georgette, Gordan, Jörg

How popular is the name Jiri?

Jiri is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales where it is still in use. But Jiri is a popular baby name in Czech Republic where every 1 in 500 have the name.

As per our estimate, over 30000 people has been named Jiri globally.

YearRankBirths
2012122615
2008110346
2005114725
[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Jiri in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands20345105
Finland1451132150
Sweden14131105
Norway6264105
Denmark350100

What numbers say about Jiri?

If 1 is your personality number, you have a positive vibe and an impressive appearance. Every challenge is there to sharpen your focus and improve your survival skills. Your best character traits are individuality and independence. You need to speak up and show people that you are hurt by their actions. When it comes to life goals, you dream big, meaning you are ambitious and self-confident. Giving a second chance is like giving them another chance to shoot at you because you dodged the first bullet.

Parents who liked Jiri, loved these names

  •  Peigi is originated from Old Greek bestowed upon baby girls, Peigi means "Name of a Saint and Pearl" is mainly used in Gaelic and Scottish. Peigi is short version of Margaret.
  •  Nicklaus - Loved Nicklaus commonly is used in Finnish, Danish and English bestowed upon baby boys. Its origin is in Old Greek, meaning of Nicklaus is "Victory of the People"
  •  Pollack - Boy name Pollack means "Crown" which is used predominantly in English has its origin in Old Greek and English languages
  •  Daphne - Origin of Darling and Ceaseless Daphne is in Old Greek, meaning of Daphne is "Laurel or Laurel Tree" given to both sexes is used especially in German and English
  •  Filipa - Outlandish and Modern girl name Filipa means "Friend or Horse or Friend of Horses" which is rooted from Old Greek is notably used in Swedish, Norwegian and Russian

Famous people named Jiri

  • Jiri Stanek in Ravenous as Stunts
  • Jiri Slavik is the composer of short 1000 Voices
  • In 1966 comedy, drama flick, O slavnosti a hostech, Jiri Nemec characterized Josef.
  • In 2005, Jiri Najvert played the role of Bernard in comedy and fantasy film Nebyt dnesni.

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
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