Noura

NOO-ra; NOR-uh

Variation of Nur or Noor

"light"

Noura Origin and Meaning

The name Noura is a girl's name meaning "light".

Stylish and sweet, Noura is a strictly feminine form of the Arabic Nur. A name that could work well in various cultures and languages, Noura means "light" and is derived from one of 99 Names of Allah in Islamic tradition, al-Nūr.

A fast rising choice in the UK in 2023, it is notably borne by Saudi royal and business woman, Noura bint Mohammed Al Saud and by Emirati politician Noura Al Kaabi.

Popularity of the name Noura

• 592 England 2024

Famous People Named Noura

• Noura bint Abdul Rahman Al Saud Saudi princess; sister of King Abdulaziz
• Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi Emirati politician and businesswoman
• Noura Mint Seymali Mauritanian singer
• Noura stage name of Fatima Zohra Badji, Algerian singer
• Jelena Noura "Gigi" Hadid American model