Noorullah
Noorullah is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Light of God”.
| Meaning | Light of God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | نور الله |
| Pronunciation | noor-ul-LAH |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Afghanistan, Pakistan, Turkey |
Meaning and origin of Noorullah
Noorullah renders Nūrullāh, a compound of nūr, light, and Allah, so it means the light of God. The name is a familiar one for boys in Afghanistan and Pakistan. One historic bearer was Qāḍī Nūrullāh Shushtarī, a leading scholar who served at the court of the Mughal emperor Akbar. In Turkey the same name is written Nurullah, and Arabic speakers may spell it Nourallah.
Is Noorullah a Muslim name?
Noorullah is a Muslim name meaning light of God, and the Quran speaks of those who 'want to extinguish the light of Allah (nūr Allāh) with their mouths' (Quran 61:8).
How popular is Noorullah?
Noorullah is common in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and Turks use the form Nurullah.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Noorullah mean?
Noorullah means 'Light of God'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Noorullah a Muslim name?
Noorullah is a Muslim name meaning light of God, and the Quran speaks of those who 'want to extinguish the light of Allah (nūr Allāh) with their mouths' (Quran 61:8).
How do you pronounce Noorullah?
Noorullah is pronounced noor-ul-LAH.
Is Noorullah a boy or girl name?
Noorullah is usually a boy name.