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The name Nouran is a girl's name meaning "like light".

This elaboration of the popular Noor and Nur combines the radiant Arabic name with the Persian suffix <em>-an</em> to form a name that suggests the bearer is comparable to light. Nuran and Nurana are alternative forms. 

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Nouran

The name Nouran is currently ranked #16623 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #14118 in 2005.

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