Gurnoor
Gurnoor is a Sikh girl name of Punjabi (Sikh), with Arabic 'noor' origin, meaning “Light of the Guru”.
| Meaning | Light of the Guru |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Punjabi (Sikh), with Arabic 'noor' |
| Written as | ਗੁਰਨੂਰ |
| Pronunciation | gur-NOOR |
| Tradition | Sikh |
| Used in | India, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia |
Meaning and origin of Gurnoor
Gurnoor combines Gur, 'Guru', with noor, an Arabic-origin word for 'light' that entered Punjabi through Persian. It means 'the Guru's divine light'. The name became very popular among Sikh families from the 1990s and is used for both girls and boys, though more often for girls. The mix of Indic and Persian-Arabic elements is typical of Punjabi, which has long blended both vocabularies. Similar pairings include Jasnoor and Harnoor.
Is Gurnoor a Sikh name?
Gurnoor is a Sikh name; as with most Sikh names it can be used for either gender, with Kaur or Singh.
How popular is Gurnoor?
A popular modern Sikh name in Punjab and abroad.
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Spellings and variants of Gurnoor
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gurnoor mean?
Gurnoor means 'Light of the Guru'. It is of Punjabi (Sikh), with Arabic 'noor' origin.
Is Gurnoor a Sikh name?
Gurnoor is a Sikh name; as with most Sikh names it can be used for either gender, with Kaur or Singh.
How do you pronounce Gurnoor?
Gurnoor is pronounced gur-NOOR.
Is Gurnoor a boy or girl name?
Gurnoor is usually a girl name.