Nuru
NOO-roo
Letters
4
Syllables
2
Origin
African
Total Births
46
Peak Year
#17 in 2022
First Recorded
1977
Style
Soft & Gentle, Spiritual & Biblical
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Nuru is a Swahili name meaning 'light'. It is a simple, positive name associated with brightness and clarity.
Gender Split
Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
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