What is the origin of the name Nourah?

Nourah is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Nourah?

Nourah is currently ranked #10035 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

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GirlArabic

Nourah

NOO-rah

Popularity

#10035

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

Peak Year

#10 in 2019

First Recorded

2004

Style

Earthy & Bohemian, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Nourah is an elegant feminine name of Arabic origin, meaning 'light'. It is a radiant and symbolic name associated with illumination and guidance.

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Nora Nouri

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Numerology

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Nicknames

Nora Nouri

Spelling Variations

Nura Noora Nurah

Similar Names

Luz Elara Aurora Celia

Personality Traits

RadiantInspiringKindEnlightened

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