The nameNoura
Noura is a girl's name of Arabic origin meaning "light". It has been given in France since the 1950s.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Noura comes from the Arabic nur, "light".
Origin
Arabic. It is a feminine form of Nour.
History
Noura peaked in France in the early 1970s and has been given steadily since.
Popularity of the name Noura
Noura in France
Noura was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 1,070 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Noura. Its rise began around 1960, and it peaked in 1981. Half of all babies named Noura in France were born before 1982, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 62 births a year on average, against 42 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Noura in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Noura mean?
Noura comes from the Arabic nur, "light".
What is the origin of the name Noura?
Arabic. It is a feminine form of Nour.
Is Noura a girl's or a boy's name?
Noura is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Noura?
Variants and related names of Noura include Nour.