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Nibras

Quick answerNibras is an Arabic name meaning "lamp" or "light," derived from the root word نبراس (nabras), which refers to a lantern or source of illumination.

Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#8,016
TrendStable
Peak year
Syllables2
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureIslamic
ReligionIslam
Letters6
Numerology9 Chaldean 5
Global rank#4,805

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Nibras

Nibras is an Arabic name meaning "lamp" or "light," derived from the root word نبراس (nabras), which refers to a lantern or source of illumination.

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Etymology

Nibras is an Arabic name meaning "lamp" or "light," derived from the root word نبراس (nabras), which refers to a lantern or source of illumination. The name is used predominantly in Arabic-speaking Muslim cultures and has historical significance in Islamic tradition, where it appears in classical Arabic literature and religious texts.

Nibras currently ranks #8,016 in the United States as a girl's name.

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