Nour

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Unisex

Meaning

Light

Origin

Arabic

Global Spellings

Arabic Ω†ΩˆΨ±
Urdu Ω†ΩˆΨ±
Persian Ω†ΩˆΨ±
Turkish Nur
Bengali নুর
Indonesian Tidak
Pashto Ω†ΩˆΨ±

Alternate Spellings

Nour is a versatile and harmonious name suitable for both boys and girls. The literal meaning, 'Light', evokes imagery of nature and radiance, suggesting a personality full of life and positivity.

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

Nour, like the alternate spelling Nur, comes from the Arabic root n-w-r, meaning β€œlight,” the same root behind Surah An-Nur (24).