Jurica as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Jurica

What is the meaning of the name Jurica ?

The baby name Jurica is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /ˈjuritsa/; Anglicized: YOO-REE-tsah.

Jurica is Croatian in Origin.

Jurica is a South Slavic masculine name, chiefly Croatian and Slovene, a hypocoristic of Juraj/Jure (and Slovene Jurij), cognates of George. It derives ultimately from Greek Georgios, from ge “earth” + ergon “work,” yielding the meaning “farmer” or “earth-worker.” Despite its -a ending, Jurica is masculine in Croatian; the -ica suffix marks a pet form that solidified into an independent given name, especially from the late 19th century and throughout the 20th century in Croatia.

Usage clusters in Croatia and neighboring regions, supported by the enduring cult of Saint George that popularized George-forms across Europe from the Middle Ages. Common variants and relatives include Juraj, Jure, Jura, Jurij, Đuro/Djuro, and the broader international set George, Georg, Jorge, Giorgos, Jurek, Jerzy, Yuri/Yuriy. Notable bearers include rock guitarist Jurica Pađen, footballer Jurica Vranješ, and basketball coach Jurica Golemac.