Nour Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationNOOR / /nʊr/Arabic; French
Meaning
light, radiance (Arabic); a variant of Noah (French)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Arabic, Nour (or Noor) signifies light and is often used in various contexts, including literature and poetry. In French, it is a variant of the biblical name Noah, which has significant cultural and religious importance in Christianity and Judaism.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Noor
- Nour
International Variants
- Noé (French)
- Noah (Hebrew)
Famous people named Nour
Nour El Sherbini — squash player.
Nour Hossam — Egyptian activist.
Fictional characters named Nour
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Nour was first seen in the United States in 1989. Nour has ranked as high as #1360 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in New York, California, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Nour has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Nour (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 16 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 17 |
| 2000 | 19 |
| 2001 | 19 |
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2003 | 21 |
| 2004 | 24 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 18 |
| 2007 | 28 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 21 |
| 2010 | 21 |
| 2011 | 21 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 23 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2022 | 23 |
| 2023 | 19 |
| 2024 | 27 |