Nuria name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: March 16th, 2024

Gender: Girl

Origin: Catalan, Hebrew and Arabic

Usage: Arabic, Arabic, Spanish, Catalan, English, Hebrew, Faroese, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian

Pronunciation: NOO-ree-ah

Meaning: Bright Light, Nuestra Señora De Nuria, Our Lady of Nùria and Bright, Shiny

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What does Nuria mean?
Variations of Nuria
How popular is Nuria?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Nuria
Famous People Named Nuria
Lists having Nuria

What does Nuria mean?

Used chiefly in Swedish, Catalan, Faroese, Arabic, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Hebrew, Spanish and English uncustomary, Nuria aimed at both sexes, Nuria means "Bright Light, Nuestra Señora De Nuria, Our Lady of Nùria or Bright, Shiny" is originated from Hebrew, Catalan and Arabic.

Nuria is form of cherished Nuri. Nuri means My Fire, Shining and Lichtvolle is rooted from Hebrew.

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How do I pronounce Nuria?

One syllabled Nuria is most commonly pronounced as NOO-ree-ah with emphasis on first NOO syllable. The other ways to say the name is noor-ee-uh.

Variants of Nuria

Nureah, Nuri, Nery, Nerea

Names that rhyme with Nuria

How popular is the name Nuria?

Nuria was a popular name in Spain. Over 17461 babies have been named Nuria since 2002. At the peak of its usage in 2002, it ranked 19th when 1861 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls.

However after 16 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but still dominating the charts. Moreover, the given name has been to the top 50 baby names 10 times Nuria is a unique baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1967 and was able to reach the top 4000 names.

In 2006, it ranked 3562nd when 44 girls were named Nuria. Over 620 babies in United States have been named Nuria. Also, in Switzerland, it has been in use since 1998 and was able to reach the top 200 names.

In 2007, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 171 on girl names chart when 40 babies were named Nuria. Over 619 babies in Switzerland have been named Nuria.

Nuria is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, even after 21 years of presence it could not make beyond the top 3000.

Over 116 babies in England and Wales have been named Nuria. During its 57 years of usage in France, it had made up to just the top 600 girl names. There are over 364 babies that have been given the name Nuria in France.

Also, it appeared first time in 1996 on baby girl names list of Belgium.

But Nuria is a popular baby name in Kenya where every 1 in 6000 have the name as well as in, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Costa Rica, Angola and Uzbekistan.

As per our research, over 210000 babies have been bestowed Nuria around the globe.

Year	Rank	Births
2018	7706	14
2017	7050	16
2016	6854	17
2015	6016	21
2014	6429	19

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Nuria in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	0	5	144	42

What numbers say about Nuria?

What makes you happy is seeing a person trying to expose their true personality instead of pretending to be something they're not. You are independent and capable to provide for you and your family. Luck is following your every step in life. You don't work hard enough because you rely on luck. Work on your self-confidence and find your own purpose. You love people back but not with the same intensity they love and care about you.

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Famous people named Nuria

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Nuria Llagostera Vives, retired Spanish professional tennis player
Nuria Olivé, former field hockey player from Spain
Nuria Bages, Mexican actress better known for her work
Nuria Fernández, Spanish middle distance runner
Nuria Fergó, Spanish singer and actress
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Nuria Solé in Les femmes du 6e étage as Actress
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Nuria Cabanillas Provencio is a former Spanish rhythmic gymnast, three times world champion and gold medalist at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games.
Nuria Bueno in TV series The Boarding School as Writer
Nuria Cepero portrayed the important character of Sanda in 2011 film Scruff: El Sueno De Una Noche De Verano.
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