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Gurnoor

♂ Boy

Pronounced goor-NOOR /gurˈnur/Medium

Meaning: From the Punjabi — gur (the Guru; the spiritual teacher) + noor (Arabic/Persian 'light'), hence 'the light/radiance of the Guru'; we note the sacred senseLow

In 30 seconds: The light of the Guru: Gurnoor is Punjabi/Sikh. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'goor-NOOR').
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Origin LowPunjabi, Sikh
MeaningFrom the Punjabi — gur (the Guru; the spiritual teacher) + noor (Arabic/Persian 'light'), hence 'the light/radiance of the Guru'; we note the sacred sense
U.S. rank (2024)#9268 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 165

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201120032024

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

Gurnoor comes from the Punjabi — gur (the Guru; the spiritual teacher) + noor (Arabic/Persian 'light'), hence 'the light/radiance of the Guru' (we note the sacred sense). A lyrical, classic name (said 'goor-NOOR').

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

Did you know? Gurnoor joins gur (the Guru) and noor ('light'), hence 'the light/radiance of the Guru' — a lyrical, devotional name (we note the sacred sense; said 'goor-NOOR').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Gurnoor — Punjabi/Sikh etymology

Variations

GurnurGurnoure

Nicknames

Gur

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gurnoor mean?

Gurnoor is Punjabi/Sikh for 'the light/radiance of the Guru' (gur + noor). We note the sacred sense.

How do you pronounce Gurnoor?

It's said goor-NOOR /gurˈnur/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Gurnoor a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Gurnoor?

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

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