Azuri

Azuri is a modern feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from the Japanese word 'azuri' related to indigo blue or from Hebrew where 'azure' refers to blue gemstones or sky. Some link it to the Swahili word 'azuri' meaning 'good' or see it as a creative variation of the color name Azure. The name has a melodic quality with its flowing vowels and soft consonants. While rare, Azuri has attracted parents seeking a name with international appeal and a contemporary feel. Its similarity to the word 'azure' gives it associations with the clear blue sky and sea, suggesting openness, tranquility, and beauty. The name has been gradually rising in usage since the early 2000s.

Azuri is also given to boys.

Pronounced uh-ZOO-ree.

As of October 2026, Azuri ranked #1883 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1506 in 2023.