Jiri

The name Jiri (correct spelling Jiří) represents the Czech variant of Georg and carries the meaning 'the farmer' or 'the agricultural worker'. The feminine form is Jirina.

What does the name Jiri mean?

Jiri (correct spelling Jiří) is the Czech equivalent of the name Georg and symbolizes 'the farmer' or 'the agricultural worker'. A well-known personality with this name is the former Czech football player and coach Jiří Němec.

Where does the name Jiri come from?

Origin: The boy's name Jiri, as the Czech form of Georg, has its roots in the ancient Greek first name Geōrgios. This term derives from the ancient Greek word geōrgós, which is composed of gē (earth) and érgon (work). This literally means 'earth worker', but is often translated as 'farmer' or 'agricultural worker'. Ancient Greek

How do you pronounce Jiri?

The sound structure and pronunciation of Jiri: The name consists of two syllables and has a distinctive phonetic quality. In German pronunciation, it is often rendered as 'Ji-ri' [ˈjɪri] or in Czech as 'Jirschi' [ˈjɪr̝ɪ], creating a lively and slightly tense sound development. The 'r' creates a pronounced, characterful center, while the 'i' rounds off the name brightly and clearly. Thus, Jiri appears independent and dynamic - clear, concise, and with a distinctive Slavic touch.

When is the name day of Jiri?

The most important name day for Jiri falls on April 23.

Popularity

In Germany, Jiri is a rather rare first name. In 2021, it ranked 5,195th on the list of the most common male baby names. The highest ranking was achieved in 2016 with position 2,275. Over the last ten years, Jiri has been chosen as a first name around 30 times, placing it 4,630th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 5,098th.

Nicknames & pet names

Jirka / Jiřík

Similar first names

Famous people

• Jiří Dienstbier (Czech politician and journalist. The first foreign minister after the 1989 revolution)
• Jiri Adamira (Actor from the Czech Republic)
• Jiri Barborik (Czech footballer)
• Jiri Bilek (Czech footballer)
• Jiri Dudacek (American ice hockey player)
• Jiri Feureisl (Czech football player)
• Jiri Fischer (Czech ice hockey player)
• Jiri Homola (Czech football player)
• Jiri Janak (Czech racing driver)
• Jiri Jelinek (Czech ice hockey player)
• Jiri Jirmal (Musician from the USA)
• Jiri Kavan (Handball player)
• Jiri Korn (Czech singer, tap dancer, and actor)
• Jiri Matousek (Mathematician)
• Jiri Melantrich von Aventino (Publisher from the Czech Republic)
• Jiri Novotny (Czech ice hockey player)
• Jiri Pavlenka (Footballer)
• Jiri Riha (Czech ice hockey player)
• Jiri Schmitzer (Czech actor)
• Jiri Sejba (Czech ice hockey player)