Rurik Name Meaning
The name Rurik comes from Russian roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Rurik below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Rurik Name Meaning
Russian form of the Old Norse name HRŒREKR.
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