Nor - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Nor

nor'nor'1 syllable
🇬🇧English
Bright

MEANING

Light or illumination

ORIGIN

Scandinavian

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Old Norse word 'nór', meaning light or brightness.

CULTURAL NOTES

Commonly used as a short form or nickname in Scandinavian countries.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used as both a given name and a surname across Scandinavian regions.

🇸🇦Arabic
Soft

MEANING

Light

ORIGIN

Arabic

ETYMOLOGY

Comes from the Arabic word 'nūr', which means light or radiance.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Islamic culture, 'Nor' is often associated with spiritual enlightenment and guidance.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Has been used historically in various Muslim-majority cultures as a given name.

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