The nameNourdine
Nourdine is an Arabic boy's name, given in France mostly in the 1970s and 1980s.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
It comes from the Arabic Nur ad-Din, "light of the faith".
Origin
Arabic, close to Nordine and Noureddine.
History
The name was borne in the 12th century by Nur ad-Din, ruler of Aleppo and Damascus. In France it peaked around 1980 and has become rare.
Popularity of the name Nourdine
Nourdine in France
2291stmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1980peak year (75 births)
1,965babies named Nourdine in France since 1900
Nourdine was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 510 births over the decade, 26% of all recorded babies named Nourdine. Its rise began around 1955, and it peaked in 1980. Half of all babies named Nourdine in France were born before 1980, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nourdine mean?
It comes from the Arabic Nur ad-Din, "light of the faith".
What is the origin of the name Nourdine?
Arabic, close to Nordine and Noureddine.
Is Nourdine a girl's or a boy's name?
Nourdine is a boy's name.