Noor

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Noor means ‘light’, ‘radiance’, ‘brightness’. It is a beautiful name that signifies illumination, enlightenment, and hope.
Scripts(How to write)
The original Arabic spelling of Noor is نور.
نور(Arabic, Urdu)
Pronunciation
NOOR(Arabic)
The pronunciation of Noor is ‘noor’.
Popularity
Noor is a popular name in many countries, especially in the Middle East and South Asia. It has gained popularity in the West as well, and is often chosen by parents seeking a multicultural name. Noor is ranked #35 in the Netherlands, #55 in Belgium, #58 in Denmark, and #211 in England.

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Noor Name meanings & History

Noor is an Arabic name, which means ‘light’. It is derived from the Quranic verse ‘Allah is the light of the heavens and the earth’ (Surah An-Nur). Noor means ‘light’, ‘radiance’, ‘brightness’. It is a beautiful name that signifies illumination, enlightenment, and hope. Alternate transcription of Arabic/Urdu نور (see Nur). Noor is a versatile name that can be used for both boys and girls. It is a popular name among Muslims, but can be used by people of any faith or culture. Noor is a great choice for parents who want a meaningful and elegant name.

Zodiac Sign of Noor: Neat Virgo

Synonyms of Noor:

N: Nutrition,Neurosis,Nitpicking,Neat,Nagging,Nervous,Nice

O: Obsessive,Ostentatious,Organized,Obsolete,Obstinate

R: Reason,Restless,Resourceful,Rational

Noor is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people named Noor include Pakistani activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai, and Dutch Princess Catharina-Amalia of Orange-Nassau, who has Noor as one of her middle names.

2.) Noor (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: The name Noor means "light" or "illumination" in Arabic.

Pronunciation: NOR
noor (with a long "oo" sound)


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Description: The name Noor means "light" or "illumination" in Arabic. Dutch short form of Eleonora. Noor is used as a first name for both boys and girls.

Famous People

Noor Inayat Khan was a British agent for the Special Operations Executive during World War II, nicknamed "the spy princess" for her efforts to aid the resistance in Nazi-occupied France. Noor Tagouri is an American journalist and activist who has worked to promote women's rights and combat stereotypes about Muslims. Noor Bukhari is a Pakistani actress and director who has appeared in numerous films and television shows.

3.) NOOR (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: From the Arabic nur (light), which is from nawara (to illuminate). Var: Noora. (NOOR)


4.) Noor (Female)

Usage: Arabic

Meanings: Light

Other Forms: Nore, Nour, Nur, Nure


5.) Noor (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: (seeGirls’ Names).


6.) Noor (Female)

Usage: Aramaic

Meanings: (Aramaic) a form of Nura.

Other Forms: Noora, Noorah, Noorie, Nour, Nur


7.) NOOR (Female)

Usage: Hawaiian

Meanings: Derived from the Arabic nür (light, illumination). (NOOR)


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