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Eknoor

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Pronounced EK-noor /ˈɛk.nur/Medium

Meaning: From the Punjabi — ek, 'one', + noor, 'light', hence 'the one light; the light of the one God (Ik Onkar)'; we note the sacred senseLow

In 30 seconds: The one light; the light of the one God: Eknoor is Punjabi/Sikh. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'EK-noor').
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Origin LowPunjabi, Sikh
MeaningFrom the Punjabi — ek, 'one', + noor, 'light', hence 'the one light; the light of the one God (Ik Onkar)'; we note the sacred sense
U.S. rank (2025)#13675 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 173

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201820082025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Eknoor comes from the Punjabi — ek, 'one', + noor, 'light', hence 'the one light; the light of the one God (Ik Onkar)' (we note the sacred sense). A lyrical, classic name (said 'EK-noor').

In the U.S. it appears in Sikh Punjabi families. Rare, the-one-light at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Eknoor joins the Punjabi ek ('one') and noor ('light'), hence 'the one light; the light of the one God' — a lyrical, devotional name (we note the sacred sense; said 'EK-noor').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Eknoor — Punjabi/Sikh etymology

Variations

EknurEknoore

Nicknames

Noor

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eknoor mean?

Eknoor is Punjabi/Sikh for 'the one light; the light of the one God' (ek + noor). We note the sacred sense.

How do you pronounce Eknoor?

It's said EK-noor /ˈɛk.nur/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Eknoor a boy or girl name?

Eknoor is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Eknoor?

Eknoor is a very rare name in the U.S.

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