النور

Elnour

boyArabic

Elnour is a Muslim boy name meaning “The light”.

MeaningThe light
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingالنور
Pronunciationel-NOOR
Arabic rootن و ر (n-w-r) — light
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Elnour

Elnour is al-Nūr, the light. Al-Nūr is also among the Names of God, so the plain form is given in the sense of light and guidance. Sudanese naming often uses the article el- with a single virtue word, producing names such as Elnour, Elamin and Elhadi.

Is Elnour a Muslim name?

Yes. Elnour is a Muslim name meaning 'the light', a word with deep meaning in Islam.

Is Elnour in the Quran?

The Verse of Light begins: 'Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth' (Quran 24:35).

Where is the name Elnour used?

Popular in Sudan; Nour and Noor are used everywhere.

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Spellings and variants of Elnour

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Elnour mean?

Elnour means 'The light'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Elnour a Muslim name?

Yes. Elnour is a Muslim name meaning 'the light', a word with deep meaning in Islam.

How do you write Elnour in Arabic?

Elnour is written النور in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Elnour?

Elnour is pronounced el-NOOR.

Is Elnour mentioned in the Quran?

The Verse of Light begins: 'Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth' (Quran 24:35).

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.