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GirlArabic

Nura

NOO-rah

Popularity

#3200

stable

Letters

4

Syllables

2

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

855

Peak Year

#57 in 2019

First Recorded

1981

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Nura is an Arabic and Hebrew name meaning 'light' or 'illumination'. It is often associated with divine guidance and spiritual radiance.

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Nura Afia

    Somali poet and activist known for her powerful verses.

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

RadiantInsightfulPeacefulEmpathetic

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