| Meaning | light |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Nur |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 3 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Syllabification | Nur |
About Nur
Simple yet profound, this name embodies minimalist beauty. Its brevity makes it memorable and distinctive in contexts where longer names might feel cumbersome. The single syllable creates a strong, confident impression while maintaining softness and warmth. This name transcends cultural boundaries and carries well across different languages and settings. For parents seeking something understated but meaningful, this choice delivers impact without excess. It requires no shortening or modification, presenting as complete and whole from the start. The name's clarity and directness reflect values of honesty and straightforwardness, qualities many parents hope to instill in their children. Its uncommon nature in many regions ensures individuality while remaining easy to pronounce and spell, eliminating common frustrations associated with more elaborate names.
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" |