What is the origin of the name Mahnoor?

Mahnoor is a name of Persian origin.

How popular is the name Mahnoor?

Mahnoor is currently ranked #3540 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Mahnoor?

Mahnoor is pronounced MAH-noor.

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GirlPersian

Mahnoor

MAH-noor

Popularity

#3540

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Persian

Total Births

953

Peak Year

#53 in 2023

First Recorded

1994

Style

Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Mahnoor is a Persian name meaning 'light of the moon' or 'moonlight'. It is composed of 'mah' (moon) and 'noor' (light).

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Mah Noor

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Numerology

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Nicknames

Mah Noor

Similar Names

Luna Noura Selene Chandni

Personality Traits

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