Noor

Noor Meaning & Origin

About Noor
The surname Noor is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "nur," meaning "light" or "illumination." It is often used as a given name or surname among Muslims, symbolizing enlightenment, knowledge, and spirituality. The name Noor is also associated with the divine light of God and is considered a positive and auspicious name in many cultures.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Noor is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Noor: 2,555
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,192
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.87

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Noor based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Noor is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NR
🔊 Soundex
N060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AO1 R
🌐 IPA
/noor*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Noor in Braille

Here's how to represent Noor in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Noor in braille

How to sign the name Noor using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Noor using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Noor in sign language

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