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Avnoor
How to Pronounce Avnoor
Pronounced UV-noor /ΛΚv.nΚr/Medium
Meaning: From Punjabi/Sikh β av (linked to the divine/guru) plus noor, 'light' (Arabic) β 'the light of the divine'Low
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Avnoor comes from Punjabi/Sikh naming, joining an av- element (linked to the divine, the guru, or 'coming') with noor, 'light' (Arabic, widely used in Punjabi) β 'the light of the divine; divine light' (the precise gloss varies, which we note). A soft, luminous name across Sikh and Punjabi families, used for both sexes, here for girls (said 'UV-noor').
In the U.S. it appears in Punjabi families. Rare, the-light-of-the-divine at the root, and luminous.
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What does the name Avnoor mean?
Avnoor is Punjabi/Sikh for 'the light of the divine' (av + noor, 'light'); the gloss varies.
How do you pronounce Avnoor?
It's said UV-noor /ΛΚv.nΚr/ β two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Avnoor a boy or girl name?
Avnoor is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.
How popular is Avnoor?
Avnoor is a rare name in the U.S.