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By Sophie Kihm · Jul 2026

Nuru

OriginSwahili
Meaning"born in daylight"
GenderBoy
Also a girl's nameShow me Nuru as a girl's name
NB Rank#18257

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About Nuru

The name Nuru peaked for boys at #6556 in 1977. Nuru is occasionally used for girls in 2025.

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Day and Night Names Shine All The Time

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Swahili Names for Boys
4 Letter Boy Names
Names Ending in U for Boys
Names That Mean Born
Names That Mean Daylight

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