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Arabic · Unisex name

Noor

“light”

About the name Noor

Noor is derived from Arabic noor, meaning ‘light’, also written Nur. Al-Nur, ‘the Light’, is one of the names of God in Islam, and a chapter of the Quran is titled An-Nur. The name is commonly used in Islamic contexts and is given to both boys and girls. Known bearers include Queen Noor of Jordan, widow of King Hussein, and Noor Inayat Khan, a British agent in occupied France during the Second World War.

Meaning
light
Origin
Arabic
Gender
Unisex
Pronunciation
NOOR(1 syl.)

Variants and spellings

  • Nur
  • Nour

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Middle names for Noor

  • Noor Amin
  • Noor Jamal
  • Noor Zain
  • Noor Samir
  • Noor Layla

Questions about Noor

What does Noor mean?
Noor is an Arabic name meaning "light".
How do you pronounce Noor?
Noor is pronounced NOOR, with emphasis on the first syllable.
What are variants of Noor?
Variants of Noor include Nur, Nour.

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