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Meaning & History
Yusri is an Arabic masculine name meaning "comfort, ease, prosperity," derived from the root yasira, which conveys the idea of being easy or wealthy. In Indonesian contexts, it is occasionally used as a feminine name, reflecting regional flexibility in gendered naming conventions. The name carries a positive connotation of stability and well-being.
The root is shared with related names such as Yamin, a Biblical Hebrew name meaning "right hand" or "blessing," and its Biblical variant Jamin. While Yusri directly emphasizes ease and prosperity, these cognate forms preserve the broader Semitic association with favorable conditions. The variation Yousry represents a common transliteration of the same Arabic phonemes.
- Meaning: "Comfort, ease, prosperity" in Arabic
- Origin: Arabic, from root y-s-r
- Gender: Primarily masculine; occasionally feminine in Indonesia
- Usage regions: Arabic-speaking countries, Indonesia, Malaysia