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Nooreh

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Pronounced NOO-reh /ˈnu.rɛ/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic/Persian noor, 'light; radiance; illumination', in a feminine formLow

In 30 seconds: Light; radiance: Nooreh is Persian/Arabic. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'NOO-reh').
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Origin LowPersian, Arabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic/Persian noor, 'light; radiance; illumination', in a feminine form
U.S. rank (2025)#10695 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 30

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420202025

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

Nooreh comes from the Arabic/Persian noor, 'light; radiance; illumination', in a feminine form. A lyrical, classic name (said 'NOO-reh').

In the U.S. it appears in Persian and Muslim families. Rare, light at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Nooreh comes from noor, 'light; radiance' in Arabic/Persian — a lyrical, luminous name (said 'NOO-reh').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Nooreh — Persian/Arabic etymology

Variations

NooraNooriaNura

Nicknames

Noor

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Nura— a kin spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nooreh mean?

Nooreh is Persian/Arabic for 'light; radiance; illumination' (from noor).

How do you pronounce Nooreh?

It's said NOO-reh /ˈnu.rɛ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Nooreh a boy or girl name?

Nooreh is a girl's name.

How popular is Nooreh?

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

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