Noor

At a Glance: Name: Noor – Meaning: light – Origin: Arabic – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: NOOR

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Noor is an Arabic name for girls, pronounced NOOR, and it means "light." It has a worldly, clean, modern feel, short and easy to say and spell. If you want a name with a clear meaning and a simple sound, Noor delivers both.

Meaning & Origin of Noor

Meaning: Light.

Origin: Arabic.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Noor

Phonetic: NOOR   IPA: /ˈnʊr/

Popularity of Noor

Noor ranked #709 in 2024 with 395 babies given the name, which is both its latest and its highest rank in the U.S. Social Security data going back to 1979. That makes it a name most people will recognize but few classmates will share.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1979–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Noor mean?

Light. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Noor)

How do you pronounce Noor?

Noor is pronounced NOOR (IPA: /ˈnʊr/).

Is Noor a popular name right now?

Noor is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #709 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1979–2024.)

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