Nurat
Nurat is a Muslim girl name meaning “Light”.
| Meaning | Light |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Yoruba form of Arabic Nūra |
| Arabic spelling | نورة |
| Pronunciation | NOO-raht |
| Arabic root | ن و ر (n-w-r) — light |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Nurat
Nurat is the Yoruba form of Nūra, a feminine form of nūr, 'light', with the -at ending that Yoruba Muslims use for women's names. Light in the Quran stands for guidance and faith, and al-Nūr is one of the names of God. Nura and Noura are the usual forms in the Gulf.
Is Nurat a Muslim name?
Yes. Nurat is a Muslim name, the Yoruba form of Nūra, meaning light.
Is Nurat in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'Allah is the Light (nūr) of the heavens and the earth' (Quran 24:35).
Where is the name Nurat used?
Used among Yoruba Muslims in south-western Nigeria.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nurat mean?
Nurat means 'Light'. It comes from Yoruba form of Arabic Nūra.
Is Nurat a Muslim name?
Yes. Nurat is a Muslim name, the Yoruba form of Nūra, meaning light.
How do you write Nurat in Arabic?
Nurat is written نورة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Nurat?
Nurat is pronounced NOO-raht.
Is Nurat mentioned in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'Allah is the Light (nūr) of the heavens and the earth' (Quran 24:35).