Nour

Nour Meaning & Origin

About Nour
The surname Nour is of Arabic origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Arabic word "nur," which translates to "light" or "illumination." As a surname, Nour can signify someone who is enlightened, knowledgeable, or spiritually illuminated. It is a common surname among Arabic-speaking populations and is often associated with positive qualities such as wisdom, guidance, and enlightenment.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Nour: 591
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 37,646
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Nour 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 Nour is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NR
🔊 Soundex
N060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N UH1 R
🌐 IPA
/nour*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nour in Braille

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

The name Nour in braille

How to sign the name Nour using Sign Language

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

The name Nour in sign language

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