Gender: Unisex
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Light
Pronunciation: noor, /nʊər/, N UH R
Popularity Rank: #323
The name Nur means 'light' or 'brightness' in Arabic. It is a unisex name commonly given to both boys and girls in Islamic cultures, symbolizing purity, enlightenment, and guidance.
The name Nur is of Arabic origin and means Light. It is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Nur is commonly found in Malaysia, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and 86 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: noor
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /nʊər/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: N UH R
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
UH: Pronounce as in "book" (B UH K)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
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At NamesLook, the name Nur is recorded 159,324 times globally, ranking it as the 323th most common name worldwide.
Nur is most prevalent in Malaysia, with 98,809 occurrences, making it the 3th most popular name in the country.
In Malaysia, the name Nur is found among 1 in every 20 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | #3 | 1 : 20 |
| Turkey | #253 | 1 : 74 |
| Saudi Arabia | #256 | 1 : 266 |
| Singapore | #6 | 1 : 79 |
| Bangladesh | #43 | 1 : 103 |
| Oman | #68 | 1 : 141 |
| United Arab Emirates | #179 | 1 : 312 |
| Qatar | #120 | 1 : 337 |
| Kuwait | #210 | 1 : 456 |
| Brunei Darussalam | #2 | 1 : 82 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Nur from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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