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Nouri

Quick answerNouri derives from the Arabic root "nūr" (نور), meaning "light" or "illumination," and is used as both a given name and surname.

Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#8,726
TrendRising ↑
Peak year2023
Syllables2
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureArabic
ReligionIslam
Letters5
Numerology5 Chaldean 3
Global rank#514

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

About the name Nouri

Nouri derives from the Arabic root "nūr" (نور), meaning "light" or "illumination," and is used as both a given name and surname.

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Etymology

Nouri derives from the Arabic root "nūr" (نور), meaning "light" or "illumination," and is used as both a given name and surname. The name is prevalent in Arabic-speaking countries, Persian-speaking regions, and Muslim communities, with historical use across the Middle East and North Africa.

Nouri currently ranks #8,726 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.

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