Noor

Meaning light
Origin Arabic
Gender gender neutral
Opposite gender Noor
Popularity Moderate
Length 4
Syllables 1
Syllabification Noor

About Noor

Luminous and serene, this name radiates warmth and gentle beauty that transcends cultural boundaries. Noor offers extraordinary simplicity—just four letters that create profound impact and timeless appeal. The single syllable delivers clarity and strength while maintaining softness and accessibility. There's universal quality here that works beautifully across diverse cultural contexts, making it exceptional for families with international connections or those who appreciate global perspectives. Noor suggests enlightenment, wisdom, and peaceful strength—qualities that serve beautifully throughout life. The name carries spiritual depth without being overtly religious, offering meaning that resonates on multiple levels. It's refreshingly uncomplicated in spelling and pronunciation, eliminating common frustrations while maintaining distinctive character. Noor works equally well as a first name or paired with longer surnames, demonstrating remarkable versatility. For parents seeking something meaningful, cross-culturally beautiful, and elegantly simple, Noor represents a choice of rare sophistication. The name whispers rather than shouts, yet its quiet presence leaves lasting impression that speaks to thoughtful, intentional naming choices.

Variations of Name Noor

Noah
Norman
Nolan
Neil
Nelson
Nicholas

Nicknames for Noor

No
Noory
Norie
Noor

Famous People Named Noor

Noor Inayat KhanBritish Special Operations Executive during World War II
Noor HassanaliFormer President of Trinidad and Tobago
Noor Ali ZadranAfghan cricketer
Noor JehanLegendary Pakistani singer and actress
Noor SabriIraqi football goalkeeper
Noor Hisham AbdullahMalaysian Director-General of Health
Noor BukhariPakistani actress and model
Noor PahlaviIranian princess and advocate for human rights
Noor Zahi SalmanMoroccan writer and journalist
Noor Mohammed CharlieIndian actor and comedian
Noor Mohammed TarakiAfghan politician and former President
Noor Mohammad KatawaziAfghan historian and politician
Noor Azmi Bin Mat SaidMalaysian politician
Noor Muhammad JadmaniPakistani lawyer and politician
Noor AhmedAfghan artist and designer
Noor Muhammad LakanwalAfghan poet and philosopher
Noor Mohammad ShahPakistani artist and educator
Noor EbrahimSouth African cricketer
Noor Alam KhalilzaiAfghan journalist and political analyst
Noor Mohammad KhanIndian composer and music director

Characters Named Noor

Noor KumarCharacter in the Bollywood film "Noor" - 2017
Noor HassanCharacter in the Pakistani drama series "Noor Pur Ki Rani"
Noor AliCharacter in the novel "The Reluctant Fundamentalist" by Mohsin Hamid
Noor UthmanCharacter in the video game "Call of Duty 4 - Modern Warfare"
Noor SinghCharacter in the Indian film "Khiladi" - 1992
Noor Ud Din MahmudCharacter in the historical novel "The Twentieth Wife" by Indu Sundaresan
Noor ShahCharacter in the Pakistani drama series "Noor Bano"
Noor Bakhsh TughlaqCharacter in the novel "Delhi - A Novel" by Khushwant Singh
Noor AfrozCharacter in the Bollywood film "Nikaah" - 1982
Noor AhmadCharacter in the novel "Kartography" by Kamila Shamsie
Noor ElahiCharacter in the Pakistani drama series "Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi"
Noor Sher AfghanCharacter in the Pakistani drama series "Noor Pur Ki Rani"
Noor Ahmad ChamkilaCharacter in the novel "The Dancing Girls of Lahore" by Louise Brown
Noor ChaudhryCharacter in the Pakistani drama series "Zard Mausam"
Noor DinCharacter in the novel "The Blood of Flowers" by Anita Amirrezvani
Noor KhanCharacter in the Pakistani drama series "Dastaan"
Noor AhmedCharacter in the Pakistani drama series "Dil-e-Muztar"
Noor BakhtCharacter in the Pakistani drama series "Humsafar"
Noor MuhammadCharacter in the Pakistani drama series "Zindagi Gulzar Hai"