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The name Yuriy is of Russian origin and means "farmer" or "earthworker". It is a variation of the name George, which originally comes from the Greek name Georgios, meaning "earthworker" or "farmer". The name has been popular in Russia and Ukraine since the Middle Ages and is associated with Saint Yuriy, a Christian martyr who was executed for refusing to renounce his faith during the reign of Roman Emperor Diocletian. In modern times, the name is still popular in Slavic countries and is often given to boys as a first name. Famous people with the name Yuriy include astronaut Yuriy Gagarin, the first human being to travel into space, and Russian composer Yuriy Shaporin.

The name Yuriy is most popular in Ukraine, where it is a traditional and widely used name. It is also common in other Eastern European countries such as Russia, Belarus, and Kazakhstan.

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