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Nour

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Pronounced NOOR /ˈnuːr/Medium

Meaning: LightMedium

In 30 seconds: Nour is an Arabic name meaning 'light', used widely across the Arabic-speaking world.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningLight
U.S. rank (2024)#1856 β†— Rising
2024 U.S. births108 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 2,738

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 200819812024

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

History & Origin

Nour is an Arabic name meaning 'light', given to both girls and boys. It is common throughout the Middle East and North Africa, and its bright meaning carries spiritual warmth in Arabic. Related forms such as Noor, Noora and Noura share the same root.

The single clear syllable makes it easy to carry across languages, which is part of its broad appeal. The Egyptian actor Nour El-Sherif is among its known bearers.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Nour is 'light', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Nour β€” etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration β€” 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

NoorNooraNoraNorahNoura

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • β˜…Nour El-Sherif (1946–2015)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Nour…

Noorβ€” A common variant spelling of Nour with the same 'light' meaning
Nouraβ€” A related Arabic form built on the same root as Nour
Noraβ€” A short related form listed alongside Nour
Nooraβ€” A variant of Nour sharing its Arabic 'light' meaning

Frequently Asked

What does the name Nour mean?

Nour is usually explained as meaning 'light' and is most often linked with Arabic tradition.

How do you pronounce Nour?

It's commonly said NOOR /ˈnuːr/.

Is Nour a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Nour is used as a girl name.

How popular is Nour?

In 2024, Nour ranked #1856 in the U.S. for girls, with 108 births recorded.