Nur name meaning

Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Arabic and Hebrew
Usage: Arabic, Arabic, Hebrew, English, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian and Finnish
Pronunciation: nur
Meaning: Light, Shine, The Element Nawara Meaning to Illuminate and Angel
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What does Nur mean?

Origin of Unfamiliar Nur is in Hebrew and Arabic languages is used as a gender insensitive name which is prevalently used in Finnish, Hebrew, Arabic, Danish, English, Swedish and Norwegian, meaning of Nur is "Light, Shine, The Element Nawara Meaning to Illuminate or Angel".

Nur is variant of customary Nuri. Anomalous Nuri has its origin in Hebrew, Nuri means "Lichtvolle, My Fire and Light". Nur is Latin cognate of The Arabic Name نور Meaning Light.

How do I pronounce Nur?

The most common pronunciation of one syllabled Nur is nur.

Variants of Nur

Noor, Nuri, Nery, Nor, Nerea

Names that rhyme with Nur

How popular is the name Nur?

Nur is a unique baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1981 and was able to reach the top 5000 names. Recently in 2018, it ranked 4207th when 33 girls were named Nur.

Over 556 people have been named Nur in United States. Also, in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 900 names.

In 1997, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 850 on girl names chart when 29 babies were named Nur. Over 490 people have been named Nur in England and Wales.

Nur is an uncommon baby name in France where it is still in use. However things change on global perspective, Nur is extremely popular in Indonesia where every 1 in 200 have the name as well as in, India and Bangladesh.

Also the baby name is popular in Ethiopia, Malaysia, Turkey, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Israel and Libya. At least, 2570000 people globally have been given the name as per our estimate.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018708311420733
2017574315562222
2016667112635719
2015630713889312
201496167846213
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Facts

Nur in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands23331841974
Finland1354121369
Sweden151332149634
Norway12581144
Denmark2601260

What numbers say about Nur?

You appreciate an educated man. You are one yourself. Challenges don't scare you but on the contrary, they make you feel alive. Your inner peace is responsible for your success on both personal and professional level. When it comes to love, consider lowering your criteria and give people a chance to prove themselves. You hate routines and prefer freelance work. You love your mistakes and admire your openness but would appreciate if people were as open as you are.

Other names similar to Nur, for soon-to-be-parents

  •  Sadiki - Rare boy name Sadiki is used in African and Arabic, meaning of Sadiki is "Faithful or Trust"
  •  Jamala - Predominantly used in Arabic and Arabic unheard-of, Jamala is originated from Arabic, meaning of Jamala is "Pretty, Moon-faced or Beautiful" is used for both genders
  •  Gauhar - Gauhar's meaning is One who has Taken the Colour of the Cow, White or The Pearl is used in Assamese and Indian has its roots in Sanskrit is bestowed upon both sexes
  •  Aijaz has its origin in Sanskrit, Aijaz means "Favor or Favour" bestowed upon both sexes is used especially in Hindi, Bengali and Arabic
  •  Miral - Unconventional girl name Miral means "Independent or Shining Sea" is largely used in Tamil, Marathi and Arabic
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Famous people named Nur

  • Nur ad-Din, member of the Oghuz Turkish Zengid dynasty which ruled the Syrian province of the Seljuk Empire
  • Nur Ahmed Nur, an Afghan communist
  • Nur ibn Mujahid, ibn ‘Ali ibn ‘Abdullah al Dhuhi Suha
  • Nur ad-Din al-Bitruji, Spanish-Arab astronomer and a Qadi in al-Andalus
  • Nur Jahan, twentieth wife of the Mughal emperor Jahangir
  • Nur Muhammad Taraki, Afghan communist statesman during the Cold War
  • Nur Mohammad Sheikh, Lance Nayek
  • Nur Ali, Pakistani American race car driver
  • Nur Misuari, Moro revolutionary and politician
  • Nur Ali Elahi, Iranian philosopher
  • Nuria Kaiser in Los secretos de Göring as Actress
  • Nurit Wilde in The Byrd Who Flew Alone: The Triumphs and Tragedy of Gene Clark as Miscellaneous Crew
  • Nuriye Sener in Blood + Kisses as Actress
  • Nuria Gallardo in El viaje a ninguna parte as Actress
  • Nur Emy Nadia in Maut as Actress
  • Nuria Gimpera in El abuelo tiene un plan as Actress
  • Nur Nur Cummings acted in movie Fool Proof
  • In 1980 drama flick, Bir günün hikayesi, Nur Sürer played Zeynep.
  • Nur Al Levi portrayed pivotal role of Mariajo in 2002 adventure and drama film El refugio del mal.
  • Nur Ay played minor character of N in 1972 action flick Delioglan.
  • Nur Azak, from 1983 adventure and drama movie Ask salincagi, who characterized N.
  • In 1989, Nur Gürkan characterized the role of Zeynep in adventure and comedy flick Zehir Hafiye.
  • In 1975, Nur Soylu characterized the role of N in action film Seferim Var.
  • In 2005, Nur Fazura characterized the role of Putri in comedy and romance film Gol & Gincu.
  • In 1955 drama movie, Dharma bakti, Nur Hasanah played N.

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