Uri
This short but strong name, commonly heard in Israel, has a lot of crossover potential, and is among the most usable on the minuscule menu of U names.
The are two Uris in the Old Testament--the father of Bezalel, an artisan blessed with the skill to create the meeting tent and ark of the covenant for Moses, and the father of Geber, one of the twelve officials who provided nourishment for Solomon. Uri is a symbolic name for boys born on Hanukkah.
Notable bearers: Uri Geller, self-proclaimed paranormalist known for his spoon bending on "The Tonight Show;" and prize-winning children's book writer and illustrator Uri Shulevitz.
Longer related names: Uriah, the archangel, and Uriel.
Gender
Boy
Meaning
my flame, my light
Origin
Hebrew
Numerology
U is for unbreakable, your spirit is strong.
R is for radiant, it’s your personality!
I is for intense, your zest of living.
Lucky
Uri lucky number is 3.
The number 3 has always held powerful symbolism. Think about good things coming in 3s, the birth-life-death cycle, the mind-body-soul connection, the 3 acts of a typical story. Wherever the number 3 shows up in your life, it's generally an omen of creativity, communication, optimism, and curiosity!
Famous People Named Uri
- Uri singer in Ezra's day (Ezra 10:24)
- Uri Geller illusionist
- Uri Caine American classical and jazz pianist and composer
- Uri Horowitz brother of actress Winona Ryder
- Franz Uri Boas German/American anthropologist
Uri in Pop Culture
- Uri Reiss character in anime "Attack on Titan/Shingeki no Kyojin"
