Nur
Nur is a Muslim unisex name meaning “Light, radiance”.
| Meaning | Light, radiance |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Arabic (Quranic) |
| Arabic spelling | نور |
| Pronunciation | NOOR |
| Arabic root | ن و ر (n-w-r) — light |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Nur
Nur is the Arabic word for light, and al-Nūr (the Light) is one of the Names of God. The Quran devotes a whole sura, al-Nur, to the theme. Today Nur is mostly a girl's name in Turkey, Malaysia and the Arab world, while in older usage it was also given to boys and still forms men's names such as Nur al-Din.
Is Nur a Muslim name?
Yes. Nur is one of the most popular Muslim names, a Quranic word for light and part of one of God's Names.
Is Nur in the Quran?
It appears in the Verse of Light: 'Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth' (Quran 24:35).
Where is the name Nur used?
Used throughout the Muslim world; Noor is common in South Asia, Nour in the Arab world and Nur in Turkey and Malaysia.
Gifts with the name Nur
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Spellings and variants of Nur
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nur mean?
Nur means 'Light, radiance'. It comes from Arabic (Quranic).
Is Nur a Muslim name?
Yes. Nur is one of the most popular Muslim names, a Quranic word for light and part of one of God's Names.
How do you write Nur in Arabic?
Nur is written نور in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Nur?
Nur is pronounced NOOR.
Is Nur mentioned in the Quran?
It appears in the Verse of Light: 'Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth' (Quran 24:35).