Nursel
Persian-Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Nursel
Nursel is a Turkish feminine name combining "nur" (light) and "sel" (flood/flow), meaning "flood of light" or "light flow" with Persian and Arabic linguistic roots.
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Etymology
Nursel is a Turkish feminine name combining "nur" (light) and "sel" (flood/flow), meaning "flood of light" or "light flow" with Persian and Arabic linguistic roots. The name is primarily used in Turkish and Kurdish cultures within Muslim-majority regions, reflecting the widespread adoption of Persian-Arabic-derived names in Anatolia and the broader Middle East.
Nursel currently ranks #6,352 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1986.
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