Juris celebrates his name day on April 23. There are approximately 15,300 Juris in Latvia.
Juris - origin of the name
The word "Juris" is a Latvian word that is derived from the word "Jūrs", which in turn is a word of Kuldīga origin, consisting of the words "jūra" and "gudrs". So the word "Juris" could be translated as "wise sailor" or "knowledgeable seaman".
The name "Juris" is quite common in Latvia and other Baltic countries, and is also found in some given names, such as Jurijs, Juris, Juri, Jure, Jura, Jurica, Georgs or Giorgio. The name was widely used in ancient times, and it has retained its popularity to this day.
Historically, the word "Juris" has been associated with knowledge and wisdom, which could be related to seafaring, trade, or other knowledge related to the sea. Therefore, the word is associated with people who historically had connections to these matters or people who are considered wise and knowledgeable.
Juris - meaning and characteristics of the name
Juris - a bit of a lonely intellectual, philosopher and mathematical problem solver. Constructive mind, emotionally flexible, sometimes a little reckless. Juris is categorical in judgments, can even be cruel, ambitious, but goes through life easily, without getting anywhere. Safe and free, balanced, sporty, manly closed. Juris stands on a strong foundation of real life, he is loyal to his family, loves the atmosphere of the home.
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