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 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.

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

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