Noorjahan
Noorjahan is a Muslim girl name of Persian and Arabic origin, meaning “Light of the world”.
| Meaning | Light of the world |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian and Arabic |
| Written as | نور جہاں |
| Pronunciation | noor-juh-HAHN |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Noorjahan
Noorjahan joins the Arabic nur, 'light', and the Persian jahan, 'world'. It is famous as the title of Nur Jahan, the powerful wife of the Mughal emperor Jahangir, who effectively shared rule in the early seventeenth century and had coins struck in her name. The name was also borne by Noor Jehan, the celebrated singer of Pakistan. The old Sikh label for this name is mistaken: it belongs to Muslim naming tradition.
Is Noorjahan a Muslim name?
Noorjahan is a Muslim name used across South Asia; nur, light, is a word with great weight in the Quran, which calls God 'the Light of the heavens and the earth'.
How popular is Noorjahan?
A traditional name, more common among older generations in South Asia.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Noorjahan mean?
Noorjahan means 'Light of the world'. It is of Persian and Arabic origin.
Is Noorjahan a Muslim name?
Noorjahan is a Muslim name used across South Asia; nur, light, is a word with great weight in the Quran, which calls God 'the Light of the heavens and the earth'.
How do you pronounce Noorjahan?
Noorjahan is pronounced noor-juh-HAHN.
Is Noorjahan a boy or girl name?
Noorjahan is usually a girl name.