Nur

Nur Meaning & Origin

About Nur
The surname Nur is of Arabic origin and has multiple meanings. In Arabic, "nur" translates to "light" or "illumination." It is often used as a given name and surname in Muslim cultures, symbolizing spiritual enlightenment and divine guidance. The name Nur is also associated with the Islamic concept of Nur Muhammad, meaning "the light of Muhammad," which refers to the Prophet Muhammad as a source of enlightenment and guidance for Muslims.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Nur: 1,835
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15,857
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.62

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NR
🔊 Soundex
N060
ðŸŽĩ Syllabic Pronunciation
N UH1 R
🌐 IPA
/nʊr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NR', '')
ðŸˆŊ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nur in Braille

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

The name Nur in braille

How to sign the name Nur using Sign Language

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

The name Nur in sign language

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