Noor

Commonly explained as “light” in Arabic.

Noor is a given name used across many Arabic-speaking communities and widely beyond them. Depending on region and family tradition, it can be used for more than one gender, and it’s especially common in multilingual environments. In meaning explanations, Noor is commonly glossed as “light,” reflecting its connection to Arabic nūr. You’ll often see Noor and Nour used as two standard Latin spellings; the difference is typically transliteration rather than a separate name. Pronunciation guidance is simply NOOR as one syllable. A practical note is that because it’s short, the main variation people encounter is spelling, so it helps to decide which spelling you want on official documents.

Etymology: An Arabic name tied to Arabic nūr (“light”). In Latin letters it’s often spelled Noor or Nour, with regional transliteration differences.