Nourah
Nourah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Light, illumination”.
| Meaning | Light, illumination |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | نورة |
| Pronunciation | NOO-rah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Gulf States |
Meaning and origin of Nourah
Nourah is the Gulf way of spelling Nūra, with the final h standing for the Arabic tāʾ marbūṭa ending. Saudi families especially like this form, and the large women's university in Riyadh named after Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman is written the same way. The name means light and is a close cousin of Noor and Nour. Kuwaiti families also use it widely.
Is Nourah a Muslim name?
Nourah means light, and Muslim families, above all in Saudi Arabia, choose it for that bright Arabic meaning.
How popular is Nourah?
Nourah is most common in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
Gifts with the name Nourah
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Nourah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nourah mean?
Nourah means 'Light, illumination'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Nourah a Muslim name?
Nourah means light, and Muslim families, above all in Saudi Arabia, choose it for that bright Arabic meaning.
How do you pronounce Nourah?
Nourah is pronounced NOO-rah.
Is Nourah a boy or girl name?
Nourah is usually a girl name.