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Gurnoor

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Gurnoor Pronunciation

Gurnoor is pronounced gur-NOOR /ɡʊrˈnʊr/Medium

Meaning: From Punjabi, joining gur, 'the Guru', with noor, 'light' — 'the light of the Guru; divine light'; used for both sexes; here for girls; we note the sacred senseLow

In 30 seconds: The light of the Guru: Gurnoor is Punjabi. Lyrical, devout, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'gur-NOOR').

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Origin LowPunjabi

MeaningFrom Punjabi, joining gur, 'the Guru', with noor, 'light' — 'the light of the Guru; divine light'; used for both sexes; here for girls; we note the sacred sense

U.S. rank (2024)#7343 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2014

Total births (all-time)≈ 365

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Gurnoor comes from Punjabi, joining gur, 'the Guru', with noor, 'light' — 'the light of the Guru; divine light' (we note the sacred sense). Used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished; said 'gur-NOOR').

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

Did you know? Gur means 'the Guru' and noor 'light' — Gurnoor is 'the light of the Guru; divine light', a lyrical, devout Sikh name, used for both sexes (here for girls; we note the sacred sense; said 'gur-NOOR').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Gurnoor — sacred sense; unisex

Variations

GurnurGurnoorpreet

Nicknames

Noor

Themes & Styles

Uncertain Unisex Punjabi Sikh

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Gurnoor?

Gurnoor is pronounced gur-NOOR (/ɡʊrˈnʊr/). Press play above to hear Gurnoor said aloud.

How do you say Gurnoor?

Gurnoor is said gur-NOOR (/ɡʊrˈnʊr/). Press play above to hear Gurnoor said aloud.

What does the name Gurnoor mean?

Gurnoor is Punjabi for 'the light of the Guru; divine light'; we note the sacred sense.

Is Gurnoor a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Gurnoor?

Gurnoor is a rare name in the U.S.