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Nurine is a rare and lyrical feminine name with unclear origins, possibly derived from Arabic roots or created as a modern variation of names like Noreen or Noor. The name has a delicate, flowing…
Norene is a feminine name with Germanic origins, typically considered a variation of Noreen or Norine. These names derive from the Irish Nóirín, a diminutive of Nora or Honora, meaning 'honor.'…
Noreene is a feminine name that likely developed as a variant spelling of Noreen or Norine. These names derive from the Irish name Nóirín, a diminutive of Nóra (the Irish form of Honora), meaning…
Japanese, English short form or Eleanor, Leonora, Nora, Honora, or North, form of Nor or Nuri, Arabic, Turkish
"ceremonial rites, doctrine, seaweed; unknown, honor, north; my light"
Nori is one of those names with several origins that would have no trouble assimilating into a variety of cultures. It might also be associated with the dried seaweed used to wrap sushi or with the…
English or Latin
"from the north; or, the pattern"
Invented for Bellini's opera, Norma had some star quality in the silent-screen and Marilyn Monroe days, but at this point it's a graying grandma in baby name limbo.
French
"northerner"
A British surname that was used only for males until Mrs. Norman Mailer, Norris Church (born Barbara), came under the public eye.
Nula is a feminine name with Celtic origins, primarily found in Ireland and Scotland. It's a variant of Fionnuala (sometimes spelled Finola), which means 'fair shoulder' or 'white shoulder' in…
Latin
"messenger"
A vivacious Italian name; also a diminutive of Annunziata.
Spanish, Portuguese and Catalan, Arabic
"place between the valleys; light"
Deriving from the Catalan title for the Virgin Mary, Nostra Senyora de Núria , meaning "Our Lady of Nuria", this distinctive name is a popular choice in Spain and Portugal. Nuria is a Spanish…
Nurit is a feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning 'buttercup' or 'small fire,' derived from 'ner' meaning 'light' or 'candle.' Popular in Israel, the name has strong connections to nature and light…
Short form of Nuria or Hebrew
"my fire"
Nuri might be a nickname for the place name Nuria, popular in Spain and Portugal as a honorific for the Virgin Mary. Nuri is also a usually-masculine name heard in the Middle East, but to the Western…
Swahili
"light, born during the day"
Related to the better-known Arabic name Noor.
Nyia is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a modern variant of Nia, which has roots in several cultures: in Swahili it means 'purpose,' in Welsh it means 'bright,' and in…
African, Ethiopian
"mountain goat"
Nyala is a secret nature name with a fashionable animal meaning. Nyala might be an appropriate name for a baby girl born under the sign of Capricorn, which is symbolized by the goat, or in the…
Meaning unknown
Latina "freestyle" singer Nyasia helped put this name on the popularity list.
Needia is an uncommon feminine name with uncertain origins, possibly representing a creative modern invention or a variant spelling of names like Nadia or Nidia. If connected to Nadia, it would share…
Nidiah is an uncommon feminine name with possible Hebrew or Arabic origins. It may be related to the Hebrew 'niddah' or could be a variant spelling of Nadia (meaning 'hope' in several Slavic…
Nydiah is a modern feminine name with creative spelling, likely a variation of names like Nadia or Nydia. Nadia comes from Slavic origins meaning 'hope,' while Nydia has Greek roots meaning 'nest.'…
Nyda is a succinct and elegant feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variation of Nida, which has Arabic roots meaning "dew" or "calling," or it could be derived from the Greek…
Nyomie is a feminine name that appears to be a modern variation of Naomi, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'pleasantness' or 'delightfulness.' This contemporary spelling adds a distinctive touch…
