What Does the Name Nur Mean
The name Nur comes from Arabic roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Nur below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Nur Name Meaning
& m Arabic, Turkish, Urdu, Uyghur, Indonesian, MalayMeans "light" in Arabic. In Islamic tradition النور (al-Nur) is one of the 99 names of Allah.
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