Name meaning
Nur
means “light”
- Origin
- Arabic
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- Arabic, Turkish, Malay, Bosnian
- Spellings
- Nur · Noor · Nura
- Say it
- NOOR
- Letters
- 3
Researched meaning
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Nur is the Arabic word for light, and An-Nur, The Light, is a name of God in Islam. It is used for girls and boys across the Muslim world.
Roots
From Arabic nūr (light).
Where it is used
Noor and Nura are related.
Nur name FAQ
What does the name Nur mean?
Nur means “light”. From Arabic nūr (light).
Where does the name Nur come from?
Nur is of Arabic origin. Today it is used in Arabic, Turkish, Malay, Bosnian families.
How do you pronounce Nur?
Nur is usually pronounced NOOR.
Is Nur a boy's or a girl's name?
Nur is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Nur?
Related spellings and forms include Noor, Nura.
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Sources
Name data: Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.