nuru

Nuru is a term with multiple meanings across cultures and contexts. The most widely known reference is to a form of full-body massage called Nuru massage, which originated in Japan and has since spread globally. This practice uses a slippery gel, often formulated with seaweed extracts or other moisturizers, to reduce friction and enable close skin-to-skin contact during the massage. Nuru massages are sometimes marketed through sponge or spa venues; legal status and regulatory oversight vary by country and establishment. Participants should observe consent, hygiene, and safety considerations, including avoiding application on broken skin and performing a patch test for allergies.

In onomastics, Nuru is a personal name in several cultures. In Swahili, Nuru means "light" and is used as a given name in various East African communities. The name can be used for different genders and may appear in personal names as well as in organizational or community naming contexts when adopted.

Nuru may also appear as a brand name or in cultural references related to the above meanings. Because its interpretation depends on language and context, Nuru functions primarily as a multi-use term rather than a single, fixed meaning.