Noor-Jahan

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Meaning

Light of the World

Origin

Persian

Global Spellings

Arabic نور جهان
Urdu نورجہاں
Persian نور جهان
Bengali নূর-জাহান
Pashto نورجهان

Alternate Spellings

Graceful and timeless, the name Noor-Jahan is a beautiful choice for a baby girl. The literal meaning, 'Light of the World', evokes imagery of nature and radiance, suggesting a personality full of life and positivity.

Pronounced as Noor-Jahan, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Noor-Jahan is a compound of “noor” (light, from the root n-w-r) and the Persian “jahan” (world), meaning “light of the world.”