Gender: Male
Origin: Swahili, Indian
Meaning: Light/brightness, symbol of hope and enlightenment
Pronunciation: noo-roo, /nuːruː/, N Y UH R UW
Popularity Rank: #13,952
Nuru is a Swahili name meaning 'light' or 'brightness'. It is often used to symbolize hope, enlightenment, and guidance.
The name Nuru is of Swahili, Indian origin and means Light/brightness, symbol of hope and enlightenment, Born During the Day, Light, Bright Color, Born in Daylight. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Nuru is commonly found in Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, Oman, and 59 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: noo-roo
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /nuːruː/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: N Y UH R UW
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
Y: Pronounce as in "yes" (Y EH S)
UH: Pronounce as in "book" (B UH K)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
UW: Pronounce as in "blue" (B L UW)
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At NamesLook, the name Nuru is recorded 3,314 times globally, ranking it as the 13,952th most common name worldwide.
Nuru is most prevalent in Saudi Arabia, with 1,063 occurrences, making it the 2,795th most popular name in the country.
In Azerbaijan, the name Nuru is found among 1 in every 677 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | #2,795 | 1 : 2,721 |
| Nigeria | #2,188 | 1 : 2,554 |
| Oman | #1,924 | 1 : 2,200 |
| Malaysia | #6,055 | 1 : 10,588 |
| United Arab Emirates | #4,280 | 1 : 5,888 |
| Bangladesh | #2,859 | 1 : 3,342 |
| Kuwait | #3,981 | 1 : 6,341 |
| Bahrain | #1,736 | 1 : 2,980 |
| Ghana | #1,134 | 1 : 2,013 |
| Qatar | #3,407 | 1 : 5,396 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Nuru from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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