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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Combination of 'gur' (Guru, spiritual teacher) and 'noor' (light), read together as 'light of the Guru'
- Origin
- Punjabi (Sanskrit + Arabic-Persian compound)
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- goor-NOOR
Gurnoor is a Punjabi name that joins 'gur' (Guru, a spiritual teacher) with 'noor' (light), and it reads together as 'light of the Guru.' It's a compound of Sanskrit and Arabic-Persian roots, and it's pronounced goor-NOOR (/ɡʊrˈnuːr/).
Meaning & Origin of Gurnoor
Meaning: Combination of 'gur' (Guru, spiritual teacher) and 'noor' (light), read together as 'light of the Guru'.
Origin: Punjabi (Sanskrit + Arabic-Persian compound).
How to Pronounce Gurnoor
goor-NOORIPA /ɡʊrˈnuːr/
Popularity of Gurnoor
In the U.S., Gurnoor peaked at #4556 in 2011, when 21 babies were given the name. By 2024 it ranked #7343 with 15 babies, so it has stayed a rare choice across the 2003-2024 records.
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FAQ
What does the name Gurnoor mean?
Combination of ‘gur’ (Guru, spiritual teacher) and ‘noor’ (light), read together as ‘light of the Guru’.
How do you pronounce Gurnoor?
Gurnoor is pronounced goor-NOOR (IPA: /ɡʊrˈnuːr/).
Is Gurnoor a popular name right now?
Gurnoor peaked at #4556 in 2011 and is ranked #7343 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 2003–2024.)
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