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Name
Uros
Gender
Boy name
Syllables
2

Uros is an ancient Hungarian boy's name. Directly translated, it means 'the ruler' or 'the leader'.

What does the name Uros mean?

Uros is an ancient Hungarian boy's name. Directly translated, it means 'the ruler' or 'the leader'. The spelling Uroš is predominantly used in Serbia and Slovenia. Its roots lie in the Hungarian úr meaning 'man', 'ruler', 'lord' or in medieval Church Slavic urove (ѹрове) meaning 'ruler'. The name is pronounced Urosch. A total of five Serbian kings bore this name.

Where does the name Uros come from?

Etymology Uros is a masculine first name of Hungarian origin meaning 'the ruler'. Hungarian

How do you pronounce Uros?

Sound & pronunciation of Uros: The name Uros is two syllables and has a rounded sound. It is usually pronounced 'U-ros' [ˈuːʁɔs], with a long U sound opening the tone with depth. The rolling or guttural R adds dynamism, while the S at the end provides a slight accent. Uros feels calm and powerful - balanced, distinctive, and sonically clear.

Popularity

Uros is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 2,073rd in the list of the most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 2021 at 1,417th. In the last ten years, Uros has been given as a first name about 120 times, placing it 2,188th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,406th.

Nicknames & pet names

Uki / Ure / Urke

Famous people

  • Uros (1st Serbian king in the 12th century, first to mint gold coins)
  • Uros Babic (Serbian rugby player)
  • Uros Bundalo (handball player from Slovenia)
  • Uros Celcer (Yugoslav football player)
  • Uros Cosic (footballer from Serbia)
  • Uros Delic (football player from Yugoslavia)
  • Uros Djurdjevic (football player from Yugoslavia)
  • Uros Dojcinovic (Serbian musician)
  • Uros Duric (actor from Serbia)
  • Uros Duvnjak (basketball player from Serbia)
  • Uros Golubovic (Yugoslav football player)
  • Uros Korun (Yugoslav football player)
  • Uros Kosutic (footballer from Yugoslavia)
  • Uros Kovacevic (Serbian volleyball player)
  • Uros Krek (composer from Slovenia)
  • Uros Lucic (basketball player from Serbia)
  • Uros Lukovic (Serbian basketball player)
  • Uros Marovic (Serbian water polo player)
  • Uros Martinovic (rugby player from Serbia)
  • Uros Matic (football player from Yugoslavia)

Frequently asked questions about the name Uros

What is the meaning of the name Uros?

Uros means 'the ruler' or 'the leader' and has its roots in the Hungarian word 'úr', which means 'man' or 'ruler'.

Where does the name Uros come from?

Uros is a masculine first name of Hungarian origin and also has connections to medieval Church Slavic.

How popular is the name Uros?

Uros is mainly used in Serbia and Slovenia and is historically associated with five Serbian kings, highlighting its cultural significance.

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