| Meaning | light |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Nur |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 3 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Syllabification | Nur |
About Nur
Choosing a name for your baby girl is a momentous decision, one that reflects not just her identity but also your hopes and aspirations for her. One name that holds a profound meaning and a touch of elegance is "Nur."
Nur is of Arabic origin and means "light" or "radiance." This name carries a profound symbolism, signifying the illumination that light brings to dispel darkness. In a world that can sometimes seem challenging, the name Nur conveys a message of hope and positivity, making it a wonderful choice for your baby girl.
Variations of Nur include Noor, Nour, and Nura, all of which maintain the same radiant meaning. If you're looking for names with a similar feel, consider Layla, Amina, Leila, Zara, or Hana. Nur is a name that doesn't necessarily need a nickname, but if you prefer, you can use endearing nicknames like Nuri or Nunu.
Nur has left its mark in history through notable figures like Nur Jahan, Empress of the Mughal Empire, and Nur Inayat Khan, a heroic World War II spy. This name has graced the world of entertainment as well, with actresses like Nur Fettahoğlu and Nur Sürer gaining recognition. Nur has also found its place in literature and cinema with characters like Nur Mahal in "The Feast of Roses" and Nur Zafira in the Malaysian TV series "Nur."
Nur is a name that carries a timeless, meaningful charm. It's a name that not only sounds beautiful but also embodies a powerful message of brightness and hope. Choosing the name Nur for your baby girl could be a wonderful way to instill positivity and radiance in her life journey.
Nicknames for Nur
| Nu |
| Nuri |
| Nurry |
| Nura |
| Nuru |
Famous People Named Nur
| Nur Jahan | Empress of the Mughal Empire |
| Nur Inayat Khan | World War II spy and heroine |
| Nur Fettahoğlu | Turkish actress |
| Nur Banu Sultan | Ottoman Empress |
| Nur El-Sherif | Egyptian actor |
| Nur Yerlitaş | Turkish fashion designer |
| Nur Fettahoglu | Turkish actress and model |
| Nur Bano | Queen of Afghanistan |
| Nur İçözü | Turkish actress |
| Nur Vergin | Turkish film actress |
| Nur Zafirah | Malaysian actress |
| Nur Sajat | Malaysian entrepreneur and social media personality |
| Nur Kreş | Turkish actress |
| Nur Aydan | Turkish actress |
| Nur Al Levi | Turkish actress and singer |
| Nur Velid | Turkish actress |
| Nur Yerlitas | Turkish fashion designer |
| Nur Fazura | Malaysian actress and singer |
| Nur Sürer | Turkish actress |
Characters Named Nur
| Nur Mahal | Character in the novel "The Feast of Roses" by Indu Sundaresan |
| Nur Huda | A character in the movie "Sepet" directed by Yasmin Ahmad |
| Nur Zafira | A character in the Malaysian TV series "Nur" |
| Nur Shazwani | Character in the TV series "Cinta Si Wedding Planner" |
| Nur Alima | Character in the book "The Cairo Trilogy" by Naguib Mahfouz |
| Nur Banu | Character in the TV series "Muhtesem Yuzyil - Kosem" |
| Nur Fettahoğlu | Character in the TV series "Aşk ve Ceza" |
| Nur Hanife | Character in the TV series "Muhteşem Yüzyıl" |
| Nur Arfah | Character in the Indonesian film "Talak 3" |
| Nur Selin | Character in the Turkish TV series "Paramparça" |
| Nur Kudret | Character in the Turkish TV series "Kara Ekmek" |
| Nur Burhan | Character in the Turkish TV series "Kara Para Aşk" |
| Nur Ünsal | Character in the Turkish TV series "Kurtlar Vadisi" |
| Nur İpek | Character in the Turkish TV series "Sen Anlat Karadeniz" |
| Nur Erçal | Character in the Turkish TV series "Kızım" |
| Nur Elmas | Character in the Turkish TV series "Muhteşem Yüzyıl - Kösem" |
| Nur Perviz | Character in the Azerbaijani film "Dərviş 2" |
| Nur Karaca | Character in the Turkish TV series "Ufak Tefek Cinayetler" |
| Nur Orhan | Character in the Turkish TV series "Bir Zamanlar Çukurova" |
| Nur İstiklal | Character in the Turkish TV series "Elif" |