Nuriyah
Nuriyah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Luminous, full of light”.
| Meaning | Luminous, full of light |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | نورية |
| Pronunciation | noo-REE-yah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Malaysia, Indonesia |
Meaning and origin of Nuriyah
Nuriyah is a spelling of Nūriyya, luminous, in which the final h marks the Arabic feminine ending. It is a familiar form in Indonesia and Malaysia, where it often appears inside a longer compound name. Now and then it is also found in the Arab world. It shares its source, nūr, light, with the better-known names Noor and Nura, and so belongs to a large family of light names.
Is Nuriyah a Muslim name?
Nuriyah is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning luminous.
How popular is Nuriyah?
Nuriyah is used in Indonesia and Malaysia and now and then in the Arab world.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nuriyah mean?
Nuriyah means 'Luminous, full of light'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Nuriyah a Muslim name?
Nuriyah is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning luminous.
How do you pronounce Nuriyah?
Nuriyah is pronounced noo-REE-yah.
Is Nuriyah a boy or girl name?
Nuriyah is usually a girl name.