What is the origin of the name Noor?

Noor is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Noor?

In 2023, 395 babies were named Noor in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Is Noor a girl's name?

Yes, Noor is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Noor

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Births Last Year: 395 →

All-Time Total: 7,838

Peak Year: 2024

Noor is an Arabic name meaning "light" or "brightness." It is derived from the Arabic word "nūr," which carries connotations of illumination and enlightenment.

Notable Namesakes

Noor Inayat Khan - British spy in World War II.
Noor Tagouri - Journalist and activist.
Noor Bukhari - Pakistani actress and director.
Noor Jehan - Pakistani singer and actress.
Noor Sabri - Iraqi football goalkeeper.
Noor Pahlavi - Iranian princess and activist.
Noor Fares - Lebanese jewelry designer.
Noor Hisham Abdullah - Malaysian health director-general.
Noor Zahi Salman - Wife of Pulse nightclub shooter.
Noor Alfallah - Model and actress.

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Noor

Aya Jana Maryam Mariam Ayah Zahra Leena Inaya

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Noor

Laith Rayan Ayan Zain Mohammad Musa Aydin Rami

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Noor

Aleena Alina Alyna Cinda Eleanor Eleanore Elinor Ellen

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

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