Jiri
Meaning of Jiri
Jiri is a male name with Czech origin. It is pronounced as yee-ree (/jiːri/) in Czech. The name also has a variation, Jirka. Jiri is not very common in the United States, but it has been given to a handful of newborn boys over the years. In 2012, there were 5 occurrences of the name, ranking at 12,264. Similarly, in 2008 and 2005, there were 6 and 5 occurrences respectively, ranking at 11,036 and 11,472. Jiri carries an air of uniqueness and international flair that may appeal to parents looking for something distinctive for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Czech
- Pronunced as yee-ree (/jiːri/)
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Notable People Named Jiri
| Jiří Valenta was a Czech painter, printmaker, and photographer who emigrated to Germany after the Warsaw Pact invasion of Czechoslovakia and lived in Cologne until his death in 1972. |
| Jiří Kylián is a renowned Czech former dancer and contemporary dance choreographer, celebrated as one of the greatest in Czech history. |
| Jiří Menzel was a versatile Czech filmmaker known for his humanistic yet provocative approach to cinema, often adapting works by renowned Czech writers. |
| Jiří Matoušek - Jiří (Jirka) Matoušek was a Czech mathematician known for his work in computational geometry and algebraic topology, and as a professor at Charles University in Prague. |
| Jiří Hrdina is a Czech former professional ice hockey player who had a successful career in both the Czechoslovak First League and the NHL, winning the Stanley Cup three times. |
| Jiří Schelinger was a pioneering Czech rock singer and guitarist, known as the first Czech hard rocker and a lasting musical influence. |
| Jiří Sovák was a well-known Czech actor celebrated for his comedic performances. |
| Jiří Grygar is a Czech astronomer and science popularizer who was awarded the Kalinga Prize in 1996. |
| Jiří Bělohradský is a Czech competitive figure skater who has won the 2015 Merano Cup bronze medal and is a two-time Czech national champion, having qualified for the free skate at three ISU Championships. |
| Jiří Velemínský was a pioneering Czech plant geneticist and founding member of the Learned Society of the Czech Republic. |
| Jiří Novotný is a Czech professional ice hockey centre currently playing for Motor České Budějovice in the Czech Extraliga. |
| Jiří Pavlenka is a Czech professional footballer known for his role as a goalkeeper for Werder Bremen and the Czech Republic national team. |
| Jiří Janda, a Czech ornithologist and zoologist, played a key role in founding Prague Zoo and served as its first director. |
| Jiří Slavíček was a Czech film editor, screenwriter, and director, known for his family's artistic legacy. |
| Jiří Wolker was a Czech poet, journalist, and playwright who was a founding member of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia in 1921. |
