Girl name · Arabic

Noor

“Light”

Meaning
Light
Origin
Arabic
Gender
Girl
Syllables
1
Popularity
Rare in the US
Style
Classic
Used in
Arabic

Nicknames for Noor

What friends, grandparents and the playground will call them, depending on where they grow up.

Arabic
Nounou

What people expect from a Noor

Noor is built from soft sounds. Studies of name sounds find people expect someone with a soft name to be warm, agreeable and calm. Being rare in the US, it stands out, and will be spelt back to you a few times.

The meaning is about light. A name can't give a child light, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.

Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.

Noor: name scorecard

Save your future kid some trouble: give them a name they can live and grow with.

97/100

Great choice

Noor

  • International readabilitySimple letters that read the same almost everywhere.
  • Easy to say and spellSays itself: 1 syllable, spelt how it sounds.
  • Not too common, not too strangeRare in the US: memorable, and it will be spelt out a lot.
  • Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
  • Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
  • A meaning to be proud ofMeans "Light".
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Did you know?

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Questions about Noor

What does the name Noor mean?

Noor is a girl's name of Arabic origin meaning "Light".

Is Noor a boy or girl name?

Noor is usually a girl's name.

How popular is the name Noor?

Noor is rare in the US. It is used in Arabic.

What are nicknames for Noor?

Common nicknames for Noor are Nounou.

Fun, but true. Name meanings come from common etymologies, which sometimes disagree. Height and weight paths are estimates from population growth data and published studies, not a medical assessment. If you're worried about your child's growth, talk to your paediatrician. Full disclaimer