Nuri

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Nuri Pronunciation

Nuri is pronounced NOO-ree /ˈnu.ri/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew nuri, 'my fire'; also Arabic nuri, 'my light, radiant' (from nur, 'light'); routes layeredMedium

In 30 seconds: My fire, my light: Nuri is Hebrew 'my fire' — and Arabic 'my light, radiant'. Warm, luminous, and soft.

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Origin MediumHebrew, Arabic

MeaningFrom Hebrew nuri, 'my fire'; also Arabic nuri, 'my light, radiant' (from nur, 'light'); routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#4650 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births22 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 488

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Nuri comes from Hebrew nuri, 'my fire', and Arabic nuri, 'my light, radiant' (from nur, 'light'; routes layered, which we note). A warm, luminous name across Jewish and Arab cultures, used for both sexes, here for boys.

In the U.S. it appears across communities. Rare, my-fire-or-light at the root, and luminous.

Did you know? Nuri means 'my fire' in Hebrew — and 'my light, radiant' in Arabic (from nur, 'light'); a warm, luminous name across cultures, used for both sexes.

Overall data confidence 72%

References — Nuri — routes layered

Variations

NooriNurNouri

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Nuri?

Nuri is pronounced NOO-ree (/ˈnu.ri/). Press play above to hear Nuri said aloud.

How do you say Nuri?

Nuri is said NOO-ree (/ˈnu.ri/). Press play above to hear Nuri said aloud.

What does the name Nuri mean?

Nuri is Hebrew 'my fire' and Arabic 'my light, radiant'; the routes are layered.

Is Nuri a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Nuri?

Nuri is a rare name in the U.S.