Nuurto
Nuurto is a Muslim girl name of Somali form of Arabic Nur origin, meaning “Light, radiance”.
| Meaning | Light, radiance |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Somali form of Arabic Nur |
| Written as | نور |
| Pronunciation | NOOR-toh |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Somalia, East Africa |
Meaning and origin of Nuurto
Nuurto is a Somali girl's name made from Nuur, the Somali spelling of the Arabic Nūr, light. It adds the feminine ending -to, which Somali also uses in names like Barwaaqo and Sahro. Somali writes long vowels twice, which is why both Nuur and Nuurto have a double u. It serves as the feminine partner of the boy's name Nuur.
Is Nuurto a Muslim name?
Nuurto gives the Arabic Nur a Somali feminine form; the Quran uses the word in 'Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth' (Quran 24:35).
How popular is Nuurto?
Nuurto is used by Somali families in Somalia, Somaliland, Djibouti, Kenya and Ethiopia and in the diaspora.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nuurto mean?
Nuurto means 'Light, radiance'. It is of Somali form of Arabic Nur origin.
Is Nuurto a Muslim name?
Nuurto gives the Arabic Nur a Somali feminine form; the Quran uses the word in 'Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth' (Quran 24:35).
How do you pronounce Nuurto?
Nuurto is pronounced NOOR-toh.
Is Nuurto a boy or girl name?
Nuurto is usually a girl name.