Noora
Noora is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Light, a ray of light”.
| Meaning | Light, a ray of light |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | نورة |
| Pronunciation | NOO-rah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Gulf States, Pakistan, India |
Meaning and origin of Noora
Noora is a way of writing the Arabic Nūra, a feminine name built on nūr, light. It is especially well loved in the Gulf, where the spellings Noura and Nourah are also common. Princess Nūra bint ʿAbd al-Raḥmān, sister of the founder of Saudi Arabia, lent her name to a major university for women in Riyadh. The Noora spelling is popular in South Asia and even in Scandinavia.
Is Noora a Muslim name?
Noora means light in Arabic, and its root word nūr appears in 'Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth' (Quran 24:35).
How popular is Noora?
Noora is popular in the Gulf states and in South Asia.
Gifts with the name Noora
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Spellings and variants of Noora
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Noora mean?
Noora means 'Light, a ray of light'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Noora a Muslim name?
Noora means light in Arabic, and its root word nūr appears in 'Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth' (Quran 24:35).
How do you pronounce Noora?
Noora is pronounced NOO-rah.
Is Noora a boy or girl name?
Noora is usually a girl name.