Noura
Noura is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Light, radiance”.
| Meaning | Light, radiance |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | نورة |
| Pronunciation | NOO-rah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Gulf States, North Africa, Levant |
Meaning and origin of Noura
Noura represents the Arabic Nūra, a feminine form built from nūr, light. It ranks among the most traditional names for women in Najd, the heartland of Saudi Arabia, and across the Gulf. One of its best-known bearers was Princess Nūra bint ʿAbd al-Raḥmān Āl Saʿūd. North African families use the name as well, also in the spelling Noura, so it is at home from Morocco to Kuwait.
Is Noura a Muslim name?
Noura means light, and its root word nūr appears in 'Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth' (Quran 24:35).
How popular is Noura?
Noura is very common in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf and is also used in North Africa.
Gifts with the name Noura
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Spellings and variants of Noura
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Noura mean?
Noura means 'Light, radiance'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Noura a Muslim name?
Noura means light, and its root word nūr appears in 'Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth' (Quran 24:35).
How do you pronounce Noura?
Noura is pronounced NOO-rah.
Is Noura a boy or girl name?
Noura is usually a girl name.