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At a Glance: Name: Nour – Meaning: light – Origin: Arabic – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: NOOR
Nour is an Arabic name meaning light, pronounced NOOR (/ˈnʊr/). It's gender-neutral, with a worldly, clean, modern style. If you're considering Nour, the meaning is straightforward and singular: light.
Meaning & Origin of Nour
Meaning: Light.
Origin: Arabic.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Nour
Phonetic: NOOR IPA: /ˈnʊr/
Popularity of Nour
Social Security data from 1981 to 2024 shows Nour peaking at #1769 in 2008 with 125 babies given the name, and by 2024 it had settled to #1856 with 108 babies — a small, fairly steady presence rather than a name on the rise.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1981–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Nour mean?
Light. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Nour)
How do you pronounce Nour?
Nour is pronounced NOOR (IPA: /ˈnʊr/).
Is Nour a popular name right now?
Nour is near its all-time peak (#1769 in 2008), ranked #1856 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1981–2024.)
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