Nura

Nura is the feminine variant of the Arabic unisex name Nur. This name is derived from the Arabic word nūr (نُور) and means "the light" or "the enlightenment."

What does the name Nura mean?

Nura represents the feminine form of the Arabic first name Nur. The name translates from Arabic nūr (نُور) to mean "the light" or "the enlightenment." Nura is a name that is especially common in a Muslim context. In Islam, an-Nūr (النُّور) is one of the "99 names of God." Other variants of Nura or Nur include Noor, Noora, Nor, Nora, Norah, Nour, Noura, and Nurah.

Where does the name Nura come from?

The first name Nura has Arabic roots and means "the light" or "the enlightenment."

How do you pronounce Nura?

Nura is pronounced in German in two syllables and has a soft sound. The name is usually pronounced as "Nu-ra" [ˈnuːʁa], with the first part starting with a long U sound that conveys depth. The second syllable sounds open and warm. With its clear form, Nura radiates harmony and elegance - it appears feminine, calm, and timeless.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Nura enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 623rd on the list of the most common female first names. Nura's best ranking was in 2021, when it reached 549th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 590 times, placing it 758th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, Nura ranks 828th. Worldwide, the name shows varying levels of popularity.

Nicknames & pet names

Minuli / Nuli / Nuna / Nuni / Nunu / Nur / Nuri / Nurle / Nurli / Nurr

Similar first names

Famous people

• Nura Bazdulj-Hubijar (Russian writer)
• Nura el Fajes (Deputy Minister of Education, first woman in the Saudi Arabian government)
• Nura Habib Omer (rapper)