Nur
NOOR
Popularity
#4728
Letters
3
Syllables
1
Origin
Arabic
Total Births
813
Peak Year
#63 in 2023
First Recorded
1981
Style
Spiritual & Biblical
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Arabic for 'light'. It is also a name in Turkish and Persian cultures with the same meaning.
Gender Split
Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Famous Namesakes
Nur Sultan
Queen of Jordan, a prominent humanitarian.
Nur-Abbas
A significant historical figure in Moroccan history.
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