Noor
نورLight
Used for girls and boysMeaning of Noor
Light
About the name Noor
The Arabic word نور means “light” and is used as a name for girls and boys. Noor, Nour and Nur are Latin spellings of the same Arabic name, though pronunciation and transliteration vary. A family using Arabic and French may find Nour familiar, and should check which form will appear on official documents.
At a glance
- Usage
- Used for girls and boys
- Origin
- Arabic
- First Arabic letter
- ن
- Arabic letters
- 3
- Pronunciation guide
- NOOR
- Other spellings
- Nour · Nur
How to write and say Noor
- In Arabic
- نور
- In Latin letters
- Noor
This pronunciation guide is approximate and varies between families and languages. Use one consistent spelling on your child’s official documents.
Why consider the name Noor?
- Its Arabic meaning, “light,” is direct and needs no claim about a child’s future personality.
- Families can compare Noor, Nour and Nur for school and official documents.
- The name is used for girls and boys; check local registration rules if that matters to your choice.
Questions about Noor
What does Noor mean?
Light
How do you write Noor in Arabic and Latin letters?
The forms shown here are نور in Arabic and Noor in Latin letters. The official form may differ by country and family.
Are there other spellings of Noor?
Our recorded alternatives are Nour · Nur. Similar spellings do not always share an origin, so check the form you intend to use.
How is Noor pronounced?
Our approximate guide is NOOR. Actual pronunciation varies by family and language.
Are Noor, Nour and Nur different names?
They are common Latin spellings of the same Arabic word نور. Pronunciation and use can vary by language and country, so choose one consistent form for records.