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Nour

Nour is a unisex given name of Arabic origin, derived from the noun نور (nūr) meaning light. The spelling Nour is a common transliteration; other variants include Noor, Nur, and Nuur. The name is widely used in Arabic-speaking countries and among Muslim communities worldwide.

Rooted in the Arabic word for light, the name appears in several related forms. Feminine variants include

Nour is used as a given name for both genders in many communities, though it is more

Today, Nour is found across the Arab world and within its diaspora, in diverse fields such as

Noura,
Nourah,
Noor,
Noorah,
and
Nura;
in
Turkish
usage
the
form
Nûr
is
encountered;
in
Persian
contexts
Noor
is
common.
The
name
is
often
used
as
part
of
compound
names
or
as
a
standalone
given
name.
commonly
feminine
in
some
regions.
It
is
also
found
as
a
surname
in
certain
families.
The
concept
of
light
carries
positive
connotations
of
guidance,
clarity,
and
beauty,
and
the
name
appears
in
poetry,
literature,
and
religious
language.
the
arts,
sports,
politics,
and
academia.
Notable
individuals
with
the
name
come
from
a
range
of
countries
and
backgrounds,
reflecting
its
broad
cross-cultural
appeal.