Noura
Meaning of Noura
Noura is a popular and timeless name for baby girls. With its origins in Arabic, Noura means "light" or "illumination." The name carries positive associations of brightness and clarity. In Arabic, it is pronounced as NOO-rah (/nuˈra/*/). The name has also gained popularity in the United States, with variations such as Nora being commonly used. According to data from recent years, Noura has consistently ranked within the top 4000 names for newborn girls in the US. It is a name that exudes grace and beauty, making it an excellent choice for parents looking for a meaningful and elegant name for their daughter.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as NOO-rah (/nuˈra/*/)
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Notable People Named Noura
| Noura bint Abdul Rahman Al Saud was the eldest daughter of Emir Abdul Rahman bin Faisal, and a prominent advisor to King Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia, considered a trailblazer for Saudi royal women. |
| Noura Al Kaabi - Her Excellency Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi is a prominent Emirati politician and businesswoman, serving as Minister of State at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and previously as Minister of Culture and Youth. |
| Noura Saleh Erakat is an American activist, university professor, legal scholar, and human rights attorney known for her expertise in international studies and her vocal criticism of the State of Israel. |
| Fatima Zohra Badji, also known as Noura, was a renowned Algerian singer who achieved significant recognition for her music and cultural contributions. |
| Noura Hussein Hammad is a Sudanese woman who gained international attention after being sentenced to death for killing her husband, who had raped her, but later had her sentence commuted to five years in prison. |
| Noura Mint Seymali is a Mauritanian griot, singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist. |
| Noura Khalifa Al Suwaidi is an Emirati politician and former deputy minister known for her leadership in the General Women's Union. |
| Noura Mana is a Moroccan swimmer who competed in the 2016 Summer Olympics and the 2019 African Games. |
