Rurik

Rurik Meaning & Origin

About Rurik
The name "Rurik" is of Slavic origin and is derived from the Old Norse name "Hrœrekr." It is commonly associated with the legendary Viking ruler Rurik, who founded the Rurik dynasty and became the first ruler of the East Slavs. The name "Rurik" is often interpreted to mean "famous ruler" or "glorious king," reflecting the historical significance and leadership qualities associated with the name.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Rurik are male.

Rurik Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 60% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RRK
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R UH1 R IH0 K
🌐 IPA
/ˈrʊrɪk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rurik in Braille

Here's how to represent Rurik in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Rurik in braille

How to Spell the Name Rurik in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Rurik using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Rurik in sign language

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