Noura

Origin and meaning of Noura

Noura (نورا) is the Arabic feminine form of 'nur', light, one of the most spiritually charged concepts in the Quran, where God is described as 'the Light of the heavens and the earth'. As a given name it evokes clarity, guidance and radiant beauty, and it is among the most beloved and widespread feminine names across the entire Arab world, from Morocco to Syria to the Gulf. Borne by princesses and public figures in several Arab countries, its success rests on its soft musicality and its luminous, easily understood meaning.