What Does the Name Nuru Mean

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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).

Origin: Eastern AfricanGender: Girl
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1 Nastya
2 Nydia
3 Nena
4 Nkiru
5 Nazli
6 Neža
7 Nekane
8 Nélida
9 Noëlle
10 Nyx
11 Nuan
12 Nelle
13 Nadica
14 Nitza
15 Nitika
16 Nensi
17 Nidia
18 Nes
19 Nawra
20 Noora
21 Norah
22 Neja
23 Nari
24 Noella
25 Nnenna
26 Nurgül
27 Nadine
28 Nomiki
29 Noelia
30 Ngaio
31 Nella
32 Ngaire
33 Nikole
34 Nyssa
35 Nahal
36 Neva
37 Nagore
38 Nai̇me
39 Nives
40 Nuha
41 Naz
42 Nalani
43 Nola
44 Nousha
45 Naoko
46 Noêmia
47 Nanami
48 Neske
49 Nienke
50 Noémi
51 Nele
52 Nomusa
53 Nyala
54 Naida
55 Natasa
56 Nurit
57 Na'ima
58 Nanaya
59 Noya
60 Nasrin
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