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By Sophie Kihm · Aug 2026

Nuru

OriginSwahili

Meaning"born in daylight"

GenderBoy

Also a girl's nameShow me Nuru as a girl's name

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

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