Uri: meaning of the Hebrew name

Questions about Uri

What does the name Uri mean?

As אורי: Uri means "my light", from the Hebrew or, light. In the Bible, Uri son of Hur was the father of Bezalel, who built the Tabernacle. A short, bright name full of light and warmth. As עורי: Uri is a call to wake up from the Song of Deborah: "Awake, awake, Deborah; awake, awake, utter a song". As a girl's name it expresses alertness and renewal.

How do you pronounce Uri?

As אורי: Uri is pronounced OO-ree in modern Israeli Hebrew. As עורי: Uri is pronounced OO-ree in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.

How do you write Uri in Hebrew?

Uri stands for different Hebrew names: אורי ("my light"), עורי ("awake"). The most common in Israel is אורי (with vowel points: אוּרִי).

Is Uri a biblical name?

Yes. Uri appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Exodus 31:2 (spelled אורי).

How popular is the name Uri in Israel?

In 2024, Uri (אורי) ranked #5 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (1,320 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #2, in 2014. In 2024, Uri (אורי) ranked #21 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (613 babies). Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.

What is the gematria of Uri?

In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אורי adds up to 217 (Alef 1 + Vav 6 + Resh 200 + Yod 10). In gematria, the Hebrew spelling עורי adds up to 286 (Ayin 70 + Vav 6 + Resh 200 + Yod 10).