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The baby name Nur is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /nuːr/ — "NOOR" (long 'oo' as in 'food').

Nur is Arabic in Origin.

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 1.0
Origin: Arabic
Pronunciation: /nuːr/ — "NOOR" (long 'oo' as in 'food')

What is the meaning of the name Nur ?

The baby name Nur is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /nuːr/ — "NOOR" (long 'oo' as in 'food').

Nur is Arabic in Origin.

Nur (Arabic: نُور, Nūr) is a unisex given name meaning “light,” “radiance,” or “illumination.” It comes from the Arabic root n-w-r, associated with shining and brightness, and is central in Islamic vocabulary; the celebrated Qur’anic “Verse of Light” (24:35) uses nūr to symbolize divine guidance. The term also permeates Sufi literature as a metaphor for inner enlightenment.

Used across Arabic-, Persian-, Turkish-, Urdu-, and Malay/Indonesian-speaking communities, Nur functions both alone and in compounds. Historical figures include the 12th‑century ruler Nūr al‑Dīn (Nuruddin) Zengī, and countless devotional compounds like Nur Muhammad. Common transliteration variants are Noor and Nour; Malay often writes Nor. Related forms include feminine Noura/Noora and masculine Nuri; Turkish adds popular compounds such as Nuray, Nurgül, and Nurcan, while Southeast Asia favors Nurul (from nūr al‑). Overall unisex, the name often trends feminine in Turkey and Southeast Asia.

Nur has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Nur

Nur Muhammad Taraki Politician · Born 1917 · Afghanistan Nur Muhammad Taraki was a prominent Afghan politician known for being the President of Afghanistan and a key figure in the Saur Revolution of 1978. He played a significant role in the country's shift towards communism during his time in power. His leadership marked a turbulent period in Afghanistan's history. Nur ad-Din Politician · Born 1118 Nur ad-Din was a prominent 12th-century Muslim ruler known for his leadership in the Crusades. He played a crucial role in unifying Muslim forces in Syria and Egypt against the Crusaders, paving the way for Saladin's successes. His reign marked significant military and cultural advancements in the region. Nur Fettahoğlu Actor · Born 1980 · Turkey Nur Fettahoğlu is a Turkish actor best known for her role as Mahidevran Sultan in the popular TV series 'Muhteşem Yüzyıl'. She has also appeared in other notable projects like 'Aşk-ı Memnu'. Born in 1980, she has become a prominent figure in Turkish television and cinema.

Nur – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2013 #1 — 969
BN Girls 0 #1 736 5,459
MY 0 #1 4,277 12,352
MY Girls 0 #1 87,112 24,821
SG Girls 0 #2 5,765 18,916
BN 0 #3 94 2,297
KH Girls 0 #6 1 148
SG 0 #8 559 11,010
ID Girls 0 #11 132 3,319
KR Girls 0 #15 1 572
TW Girls 0 #15 607 8,139
ET Girls 0 #16 1 372
BN Boys 0 #19 177 6,332
ID 0 #19 21 2,238
BD 0 #23 432 5,992
ET Boys 0 #26 2 678
BD Boys 0 #30 3,807 10,045
OM Girls 0 #30 889 15,987
TM Girls 0 #31 5 574
MY Boys 0 #32 7,420 25,439
MV Girls 0 #33 3 2,021
ID Boys 0 #34 127 4,130
AZ Girls 0 #35 42 1,051
TM Boys 0 #36 1 614
AZ 0 #38 6 706
GE 0 #43 2 997
TW 0 #48 53 4,523
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
MV Boys 0 #52 26 3,375
CM 0 #56 1 2,592
SA Girls 0 #56 3,861 25,931
AE Girls 0 #58 1,030 20,968
OM Boys 0 #59 3,731 17,948
KZ Boys 0 #62 694 6,578
BD Girls 0 #70 636 8,413
IN 0 #71 1 2,963
AF 0 #76 1 1,883
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
QA Girls 0 #78 318 15,378
BG 0 #81 2 1,799
BH 0 #85 910 17,937
QA 0 #86 15 7,011
KZ 0 #87 8 1,452
SD 0 #100 3 2,130
OM 0 #103 14 6,215
GE Girls 0 #106 3 1,564
GE Boys 0 #109 2 2,055
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
IQ 0 #113 17 3,533
KW 0 #119 3 5,216
AZ Boys 0 #123 9 1,400
EE Boys 0 #125 1 2,087
Switzerland Boys 2024 #132 6 1,769
JO 0 #136 5 2,158
RS Girls 0 #136 2 1,651
QA Boys 0 #139 1,074 18,093
EE Girls 0 #142 1 1,888
IQ Girls 0 #145 606 11,303
TW Boys 0 #157 90 7,111
KW Boys 0 #161 1,156 18,755
AE 0 #165 13 10,220
BG Girls 0 #170 55 3,559
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
KZ Girls 0 #175 205 5,862
MT Boys 0 #177 3 4,064
SI Girls 0 #177 1 2,769
TR 0 #179 14,047 19,440
Sweden Girls 2021 #182 2 1,666
Sweden Boys 2019 #183 2 1,462
SA Boys 0 #184 6,946 28,008
MO Girls 0 #186 66 7,056
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
SG Boys 0 #193 848 17,960
DK 0 #202 5 5,198
BG Boys 0 #210 10 3,850
AE Boys 0 #211 2,148 22,615
SI Boys 0 #211 1 3,402
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
AO Girls 0 #214 4 4,575
HK Girls 0 #216 670 16,104
LU Boys 0 #220 1 4,970
PS 0 #222 5 5,692
JP Girls 0 #224 22 6,592
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
AL Girls 0 #227 1 4,141
MO Boys 0 #227 8 5,842
SA 0 #227 69 10,560
JO Girls 0 #233 95 7,570
GR Girls 0 #247 3 6,293
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
NA Boys 0 #251 3 6,830
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
IL 0 #262 13 6,291
NG 0 #270 3 5,926
AF Boys 0 #273 2 3,535
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
Canada Girls 2024 #281 5 2,795
JP Boys 0 #286 12 7,909
KW Girls 0 #292 232 19,177
DK Girls 0 #293 24 7,429
AL Boys 0 #301 3 5,122
CZ Boys 0 #304 2 6,530
SD Girls 0 #317 29 7,678
Canada Boys 2019 #323 5 2,618
CN Boys 0 #323 9 9,639
DK Boys 0 #327 6 7,401
HK 0 #331 18 8,483
CN Girls 0 #333 17 8,829
PL Boys 0 #339 2 6,459
YE 0 #339 43 8,639
MU Boys 0 #347 11 8,477
JO Boys 0 #349 29 7,057
CZ Girls 0 #350 2 5,378
SD Boys 0 #353 93 10,523
EG 0 #354 47 6,387
MU Girls 0 #357 6 8,539
PL Girls 0 #363 2 5,096
Finland Girls 0 #364 28 1,368
RU Boys 0 #367 141 12,621
PH Girls 0 #370 21 13,098
NL 0 #373 19 2,481
Austria Girls 0 #375 46 1,885
PT Boys 0 #377 5 7,951
LY 0 #388 150 12,703
Finland Boys 0 #391 37 2,041
France Girls 2021 #396 10 3,185
PH Boys 0 #402 7 11,440
BO 0 #406 3 6,868
Spain 0 #410 43 2,326
Germany 0 #411 27 2,542
UY Boys 0 #413 1 5,922
Austria Boys 0 #426 17 2,180
RU Girls 0 #429 70 11,913
CL 0 #433 2 6,867
ZA 0 #434 14 14,421
MX 0 #444 2 8,339
IN Boys 0 #460 681 16,750
PT Girls 0 #468 4 7,952
HK Boys 0 #475 53 12,905
PS Girls 0 #477 47 10,981
IQ Boys 0 #485 185 13,071
EG Girls 0 #495 598 14,742
PA Boys 0 #500 6 9,305
CO 0 #505 6 7,768
PS Boys 0 #506 43 10,655
CR Boys 0 #508 3 10,188
PA Girls 0 #514 5 9,861
Germany Girls 0 #524 360 4,949
IL Boys 0 #537 71 10,983
LB 0 #542 117 13,263
IR Girls 0 #544 2 8,334
IL Girls 0 #551 67 11,648
IR Boys 0 #559 7 10,162
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
CR Girls 0 #567 7 11,342
IN Girls 0 #575 57 13,121
SY 0 #614 115 11,684
BO Boys 0 #619 4 9,244
AR Girls 0 #629 2 8,289
BO Girls 0 #645 7 9,488
Finland Boys 2026 #650 33 3,552
MA 0 #660 561 20,986
CL Boys 0 #696 5 13,390
Finland Girls 2026 #697 42 3,895
IT 0 #698 17 4,183
EG Boys 0 #724 163 15,035
Spain Girls 0 #754 232 5,561
NL Girls 0 #763 194 5,933
NG Girls 0 #771 16 15,093
TN 0 #790 40 13,765
CL Girls 0 #826 26 14,098
Germany Boys 0 #868 85 5,697
NG Boys 0 #869 83 16,906
United States Boys 2024 #884 9 7,044
United States Girls 2024 #888 29 8,487
Spain Boys 0 #897 34 5,610
NL Boys 0 #909 43 5,873
PE Boys 0 #926 1 14,506
CO Girls 0 #976 103 16,140
CO Boys 0 #979 3 15,656
ZA Boys 0 #991 188 25,619
BR Girls 0 #992 1 12,708
PE Girls 0 #1,002 9 14,861
IT Boys 0 #1,023 459 10,046
MX Boys 0 #1,033 1 16,355
DZ 0 #1,069 108 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,122 20 25,928
MX Girls 0 #1,171 13 17,781
IT Girls 0 #1,309 138 9,415

Nur is popular in 85 countries — most recent births per country:

France
United States
Sweden
Switzerland
Scotland, United Kingdom

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People also ask about Nur

Nur is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Nur is a one syllable name, pronounced /nuːr/ — "NOOR" (long 'oo' as in 'food').
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Noor, Nour, Nūr, Noora, Nura and Noura.
Across languages, Nur has these equivalents: Or / Ohr (Hebrew), Lior (Hebrew), Lux (Latin), Luz (Spanish), Lucia / Lucius / Lucian (Latin-derived), and 1 more.
Yes, very popular — Nur ranked #1 in Ireland in 2013, and appears in official birth registries across 8 countries.
Nur ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2013).
Yes — 3 notable people named Nur are in our database, including Nur Muhammad Taraki (Politician), Nur ad-Din (Politician), Nur Fettahoğlu (Actor).