Nur

Nur (Arabic نور) is an Arabic unisex first name that derives from the Arabic word nūr (نُور) meaning "light, shine, enlightenment" and thus means "the light" or "the enlightenment." Nur, or more precisely an-Nūr (النُّور), is one of the "99 names of God" in Islam.

What does the name Nur mean?

Nur (Arabic نور) is an Arabic unisex first name that derives from the Arabic word nūr (نُور) meaning "light, shine, enlightenment" and thus means "the light" or "the enlightenment." Nur, or more precisely an-Nūr (النُّور), is one of the "99 names of God" in Islam. The gender-neutral first name Nur is particularly popular and widespread in the Arab and Muslim world. It also appears as a surname. Variants of Nur include Noor, Noora, Nor, Nora, Norah, Nour, Noura, Nura, and Nurah.

Where does the name Nur come from?

The etymology of Nur is a female and male first name of Arabic origin meaning "the light" or "the enlightenment." Arabic

How do you pronounce Nur?

Sound & pronunciation of Nur: The name Nur is monosyllabic and concentrated in sound. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as "Nur" [nuːʁ], featuring a long U sound that conveys calmness and seriousness. The final "r" gives the name a deep resonance. Due to its brevity, Nur appears concise and meaningful. The name sounds simple and strong - calm, clear, and dignified.

Popularity

Nur is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 960th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2010 at 141st. In the last ten years, Nur has been given as a first name about 520 times, placing it 820th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 601st.

Nicknames & pet names

Nurallein / Nurchen / Nuri / Nürli / Schnurii

Similar first names

Famous people

• Askin Nur Yengi (singer)
• Queen Nur of Jordan (queen)
• Mohd Nur Rizuan Zainal (Malaysian cyclist)
• Muhammad Nur Iskandar (Indonesian football player)
• Nur ad-Din Al-Bitrudschi (philosopher)
• Nur Ad-Din Bitruji (astronomer from the USA)
• Nur Al Levi (actress from Spain)
• Nur Ali (Pakistani racer)
• Nur Ali Elahi (Iranian musician)
• Nur Amirul Fakhruddin Marzuki (cyclist)
• Nur Anzalna Md Nasir (actress from Madagascar)
• Nur Dhabitah Sabri (Malagasy diver)
• Nur Fathia Abdul Latiff (Malaysian actress)
• Nur Fazura (Malaysian actress)
• Nur Fettahoglu (actress from Germany)
• Nur Sabri (football player from Iraq)
• Nur Surer (actress)
• Nur Sürer (actress)
• Nur-Ali Borumand (composer from Iran)
• Nur-eldeen Masalha (writer from Palestine)