Naymt logo

Nuru

⚥
NOO-roo'NOO-roo'2 syllables
🇰🇪Swahili
Calm

MEANING

Light

ORIGIN

East African

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Arabic word 'nūr' meaning light.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Swahili-speaking cultures, 'Nuru' is often used to symbolize hope and guidance.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Commonly used in regions influenced by Arabic language due to trade and historical connections.

🇸🇦Arabic
Melodic

MEANING

Light

ORIGIN

Middle Eastern

ETYMOLOGY

From the Arabic root 'nūr', associated with illumination and enlightenment.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Islamic culture, 'nūr' signifies divine light or guidance.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used historically in Islamic texts to represent purity and spiritual illumination.

Unlock The Full Experience

Download Naymt to explore Nuru's full story

Names similar to Nuru

Looking for more unisex names like Nuru? Explore more names from our collection.

Quinn
Jocelyn
Karter
Sam
Matilda
Kathryn
Kelsey
Halo
Sevyn
Darian
Kimberly
Phoenix
Nellie
Tru
Elliott
Riley
Devin
Carson
Akira
Ellis
Laurel
Alexis
Erin
Marilyn
Edgar
Mackenzie
Jasmine
Vera
Melvin
Rowan

Naym Genie

Ask our Naym Genie for ideas based on anything you have in mind. It could be a favorite name, a specific style, a sibling set, a middle name idea, or just a feeling. Genie will return names that fit what you're looking for.

Ask me anything

Sister name for Navy?

Sable
Indigo
Cleo
Lux
Isla
Juno
Vera
Onyx
Scout
Lark
Rue
Noa
Briar
Sloane

this is free :)

Baby Name Consultant

A personalized baby name list crafted through advanced pattern analysis and human-like curation in just minutes. You'll get 100 names with notes explaining why each one made the list and how it ranks for you.

Style DNA
Style DNA
1
Send To Consultant
Send To Consultant
2
Patterning Round
Patterning Round
3
Intern Round
Intern Round
4
Manager Round
Manager Round
5
Senior Round
Senior Round
6
Boss Round
Boss Round
7
List Delivery
List Delivery
8

costs less than lunch :)