Abdul-Nur
Abdul-Nur is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant of the Light”.
| Meaning | Servant of the Light |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | عبد النور |
| Pronunciation | ab-dun-NOOR |
| Arabic root | ن و ر (n-w-r) — light |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Abdul-Nur
ʿAbd al-Nūr means 'servant of the Light'. Al-Nūr is listed among the Names of God in the traditional lists, drawn from the famous Verse of Light. The name is used among Muslims in North Africa (Abdennour) and elsewhere, and in the Levant and Egypt it is also used by Arab Christians.
Is Abdul-Nur a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdul-Nur is an Islamic name meaning 'servant of the Light', from al-Nur, a Name of Allah.
Is Abdul-Nur in the Quran?
'Allah is the Light (nūr) of the heavens and the earth' (Quran 24:35).
Where is the name Abdul-Nur used?
Common in Algeria and Tunisia (Abdennour) and Somalia (Abdinur).
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdul-Nur mean?
Abdul-Nur means 'Servant of the Light'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Abdul-Nur a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdul-Nur is an Islamic name meaning 'servant of the Light', from al-Nur, a Name of Allah.
How do you write Abdul-Nur in Arabic?
Abdul-Nur is written عبد النور in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Abdul-Nur?
Abdul-Nur is pronounced ab-dun-NOOR.
Is Abdul-Nur mentioned in the Quran?
'Allah is the Light (nūr) of the heavens and the earth' (Quran 24:35).