Noor

Meaning of Noor

Noor means "light". It symbolizes brightness, guidance, and enlightenment.

Noor has Arabic roots — browse every Arabic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Noor

Noor is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #659 in 2025 from #990 in 2015.

Notable people named Noor

• Queen Noor of Jordan
  Queen consort of Jordan
• Noor Tagouri
  Libyan-American journalist and activist
• Noor Neelofa Mohd Noor
  Malaysian actress and host
• Noor Bukhari
  Pakistani actress and director
• Noor Al Sweidi
  Emirati artist and curator

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Questions about the name Noor

What does the name Noor mean?

Noor means noor means "light". it symbolizes brightness, guidance, and enlightenment, and it comes from Arabic origins.

Is Noor a boy's or a girl's name?

Noor is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Noor?

In 2025, Noor ranked #659 for girls, up from #710 the year before.

When was Noor most popular?

Noor peaked at #659 in 2025.