Noor

Girl's name

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

Meaning Light
Origin Arabic
U.S. births in 2023 395
Peak year 2024

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Names Starting With N

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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.

Sisters for Noor

Girl names closely related to Noor

Aya Jana Maryam Mariam Ayah Zahra Leena Inaya

Brothers for Noor

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

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