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Nur

♂ Boy

Pronounced NOOR /ˈnʊr/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic nur, 'light; radiance; illumination' — Al-Nur, a name/attribute of God ('the Light'); used for both sexesLow

In 30 seconds: Light: Nur is Arabic. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'NOOR'). Used for both sexes.
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic nur, 'light; radiance; illumination' — Al-Nur, a name/attribute of God ('the Light'); used for both sexes
U.S. rank (2024)#8753 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 200

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719812024

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

Nur comes from the Arabic nur, 'light; radiance; illumination' — Al-Nur, a name/attribute of God ('the Light'); used for both sexes (we note this). A crisp, classic name (here for a boy; slug distinguished; said 'NOOR').

In the U.S. it appears in Arabic and Somali families. Rare, light at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Nur means 'light; radiance; illumination' in Arabic (Al-Nur is a name of God, 'the Light') — a crisp, classic name, used for both sexes (said 'NOOR').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Nur — Arabic; unisex

Variations

NoorNourNour

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nur mean?

Nur is Arabic for 'light; radiance' (Al-Nur is a name of God); used for both sexes; here for a boy.

How do you pronounce Nur?

It's said NOOR /ˈnʊr/ — one syllable.

Is Nur a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Nur?

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

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