Zury
Fact sheet
- Name
- Zury
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
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Zury is a widely used girl's name in East Africa, derived from Zuri. The German translation of the name is 'the magnificent', 'the good-looking', or 'the pretty'.
What does the name Zury mean?
The name Zury, an East African first name for girls, comes from Zuri. It can be translated into English as 'the magnificent', 'the good-looking', and 'the pretty'. Its roots lie in the Swahili language, where the word zuri means 'beautiful', 'pretty', 'good-looking', 'magnificent', and 'excellent'. Other variants include Zuria and Zuriah.
Where does the name Zury come from?
The first name Zury has its roots in Swahili and means 'the magnificent'. The word zuri in this language stands for 'beautiful', 'pretty', 'good-looking', 'magnificent', and 'excellent'. It belongs to the East African names.
How do you pronounce Zury?
Zuri is pronounced as 'zu-ri'.
Popularity
In Germany, Zury is a rather rare name. It has not appeared in the country's name popularity lists so far. Its best ranking in the USA was in 2006 at 3,090th place. In the last ten years, Zury has been given as a first name about 350 times there, placing it at 2,298th in the ten-year statistics. From 1930 to 2024, it ranks 3,917th in the USA.
Frequently asked questions about the name Zury
What is the origin of the name Zury?
The first name Zury has its roots in Swahili and belongs to the East African names.
What does the name Zury mean?
The name Zury means 'the magnificent' and is derived from the Swahili word 'zuri', which stands for 'beautiful', 'pretty', and 'excellent'.
How popular is the name Zury?
Although Zury is not among the most common names, it is gaining popularity due to its beautiful meaning and melodious pronunciation.