Muslim girl name
Nur: name meaning
نور
“Light”
GirlGender
ArabicOrigin
YesIn the Qur'an
Surah an-Nur (24). Also spelled Noor; used for girls and boys.
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged giving children good names with good meanings, and changed names whose meanings were bad. Many families also follow the sunnah of the aqiqah on the seventh day, when the baby is named.
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Questions
What does Nur mean?
Nur (نور) means "Light". It is a Arabic name for a girl.
Is Nur a Muslim name?
Yes. Nur is used by Muslims around the world. Surah an-Nur (24). Also spelled Noor; used for girls and boys.
Is Nur mentioned in the Qur'an?
Yes. Surah an-Nur (24). Also spelled Noor; used for girls and boys.