Noura

Noura is a female given name of Arabic origin, derived from the root nur meaning "light" or "illumination." The spelling Noura is one transliteration; other common spellings include Noor, Nour, Nourah, and Nura. The form is typically feminine in Arabic-speaking communities, though transliteration can vary by country and language.

The etymology reflects the semantic field of light, brightness, and guidance. In Islamic and Middle Eastern cultural contexts, the concept of light carries positive associations and is frequently used in poetry and names.

Noura is widely used across the Arab world and in Muslim communities around the globe, including North Africa, the Levant, the Gulf, and the diaspora in Europe and North America. Spelling and pronunciation may adapt to local conventions, and some families choose the more concise Noor or Nour in non-Arabic settings.

In popular culture, Noura appears in literature and media as a given name for female characters, reflecting its continued usage in contemporary naming practices. The name is frequently part of longer full names in several cultures, or used as a component of family or tribal names, depending on cultural and legal naming conventions.

Other related names include Noor, Nour, Nourah, and Nura, which share the same semantic root but may differ in gender association or frequency across regions.