At a glance
- In short
- Nurit is a charming Hebrew name meaning "blossom" or "flower." It's perfect for parents seeking a distinctive yet meaningful name for their baby girl.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1972 (#8,292)
- Babies in 1972
- 5 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #6,767 in 1964
- First recorded
- 1964
Meaning of Nurit
Nurit is a charming and unique name of Hebrew origin, meaning "blossom" or "flower." This delicate and elegant name is perfect for parents seeking a distinctive yet meaningful name for their baby girl. In the United States, Nurit has been a rare but steadily used name since the 1960s, with occasional occurrences in the following decades. Its beautiful sound and lovely meaning make it an appealing choice for parents who appreciate names with cultural significance and timeless appeal. The pronunciation of Nurit in Hebrew is noo-REET (/nuˈrit/), and it may also be spelled as Nirit. With its rich heritage and graceful feel, Nurit is a wonderful choice for any little girl.
How to pronounce Nurit
Hebrew
- Pronounced noo-REET /nuˈrit/
Popularity of Nurit in the U.S.
Notable people named Nurit
- Nurit Peled-Elhanan is an Israeli scholar, translator, and activist who shared the 2001 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought.
- Nurit Hirsh is an Israeli composer known for over a thousand Hebrew songs, including the 1978 Eurovision winner A-Ba-Ni-Bi.
- Nurit Zarchi is an Israeli poet and author who writes for both children and adults.