Dilnoor
Dilnoor is a Sikh girl name of Punjabi, from Persian and Arabic origin, meaning “Light of the heart”.
| Meaning | Light of the heart |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Punjabi, from Persian and Arabic |
| Written as | ਦਿਲਨੂਰ |
| Pronunciation | dil-NOOR |
| Tradition | Sikh |
| Used in | India, Canada |
Meaning and origin of Dilnoor
Dilnoor combines dil, Persian for 'heart', with noor, Arabic for 'light'. Both words are part of everyday Punjabi and Urdu, and noor is used in Sikh scripture for the divine light. The name is modern and is used mainly for girls in Sikh families. It belongs to a group of modern -noor names, such as Gurnoor and Harnoor, that have become popular for Sikh girls since the 2000s. Families sometimes shorten it to Dil or Noor.
Is Dilnoor a Sikh name?
Dilnoor is a Sikh name, usually given to girls with Kaur. Its words are shared with Urdu and Persian, but it is not a typical Muslim name.
How popular is Dilnoor?
A modern, fairly uncommon Sikh girl's name.
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Spellings and variants of Dilnoor
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dilnoor mean?
Dilnoor means 'Light of the heart'. It is of Punjabi, from Persian and Arabic origin.
Is Dilnoor a Sikh name?
Dilnoor is a Sikh name, usually given to girls with Kaur. Its words are shared with Urdu and Persian, but it is not a typical Muslim name.
How do you pronounce Dilnoor?
Dilnoor is pronounced dil-NOOR.
Is Dilnoor a boy or girl name?
Dilnoor is usually a girl name.