Nuru Name Meaning
The name Nuru comes from Eastern African roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Nuru below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Nuru Name Meaning
Eastern African, SwahiliMeans "light" in Swahili, ultimately from Arabic نور (nur).
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