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Nuri

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NOO-ree'NOO-ree'2 syllables
🇸🇦Arabic
Bright

MEANING

My light

ORIGIN

Middle Eastern

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Arabic word 'nur' meaning 'light'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Often used in Islamic contexts to symbolize light and guidance.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically used in the Arab world, often as a name for both males and females.

🇹🇷Turkish
Smooth

MEANING

Bright

ORIGIN

Turkish

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Turkish word 'nuri' meaning 'bright'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Commonly used in Turkey and has a similar meaning of brightness and radiance.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name has been in use in Turkey for centuries, often associated with positive qualities.

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FAQs About Nuri

The name Nuri means "my light" in Arabic, "bright" in Turkish.
Nuri has Middle Eastern and Turkish origins. Derived from the Arabic word 'nur' meaning 'light'.
Nuri is pronounced NOO-ree (NOO-ree). It has 2 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Nuri include Nunu, Riri.
Some middle name ideas for Nuri include Alex, Jordan, Taylor, Drew, Quinn.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Nuri include Zara, Omar, Lina, Aydin.
The most common spelling is Nuri. Alternative spellings include Noori, Nouri.