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Noor

/NOHR/

Noor is a girl name of Arabic origin, meaning Light.

  • GenderGirl
  • OriginArabic
  • StyleModern
  • Syllables1
  • US rank#705

What does Noor mean?

Light

Noor has two independent sources that happen to coincide. In Arabic, nur means "light". In Dutch, Noor arose separately as a short form of Eleonora. Both readings are current, and many Dutch families choose it knowing both.

The story behind the name

The Arabic Nur is used across the Muslim world for women and, in compound forms, for men. Queen Noor of Jordan, American-born and given the name on her marriage in 1978, made it widely familiar in the West.

In the Netherlands, Noor has been a top-fifty girls' name since the 2000s. Its double origin gives it an unusual quality: it is at once a thoroughly Dutch name and a thoroughly Arabic one, which in a country with a large Moroccan and Turkish population is part of the appeal.

Notable people named Noor

  • Queen Noor of Jordan
  • Noor Inayat Khan, SOE agent in occupied France

How popular is Noor?

Popularity in the United States

Noor has been given to 7,249 babies in the United States since 1979, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.

About 1 in 4,911 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Noor per year in the United States, 1979–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in France

Noor has been given to 2,721 babies in France since 1985, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.

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Babies named Noor per year in France, 1985–2022. Source: INSEE

Popularity in Spain

There are 1,642 people called Noor living in Spain, with an average age of 11.1.

7,249 Babies named since 1979
2010s Peak decade
Rising Recent trend

Variants and related names

Other spellings: Nour, Nur, Noura

Related names: Eleonora, Nora, Noa, Lena

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Frequently asked questions about Noor

What does the name Noor mean?

Noor means Light. It is of Arabic origin.

Is Noor a boy's or a girl's name?

Noor is most often given to girls.

How do you pronounce Noor?

Noor is pronounced NOHR.

How popular is the name Noor?

Noor has been given to 7,249 babies in the United States since 1979, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.

What are other spellings of Noor?

Common variants include Nour, Nur, Noura.