Soviet pilot and cosmonaut, first human in space (1934–1968)
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Soviet pilot and cosmonaut, first human in space (1934–1968)
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English
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Yury Gagarin is Soviet pilot and cosmonaut, first human in space (1934–1968).
The name Yury means "male given name (Юрый)". It is of English origin.
Name Meaning
male given name (Юрый)
The name Yury is of English origin, meaning "male given name (Юрый)". It is traditionally a unisex name.
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