Unisex name
Nor name meaning
“light, radiance”
Nor is a unisex name commonly linked to the Arabic word nūr, meaning ‘light’, with the name’s meaning expressed as ‘light’ or ‘radiance’. In Malay usage, Nor is a common spelling variant of Nur. The name is used for both boys and girls.
What does Nor mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Nor
Commonly a Malay spelling variant of Nur, from Arabic nūr ‘light’.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Nor in Islam and the Quran
Nor does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (نور) does, for example in QS An-Nur [24]: 35.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Nor
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Nor, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Nor: light, radiance
- Riyan: fresh, quenched of thirst
- Alif: first letter of the Arabic alphabet
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Meaning of each word
- Nor: light, radiance
- Mifta: a key, an opening tool
- Ghulam: boy, young man
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Nor Ahad
Meaning of each word
- Nor: light, radiance
- Ahad: one; Sunday
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Meaning of each word
- Khalil: an intimate friend, a beloved companion
- Nor: light, radiance
- Faishol: arbiter or distinguisher
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Nor Irvansyah
Meaning of each word
- Nor: light, radiance
- Irvansyah: knowledge and kingship
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Meaning of each word
- Nor: light, radiance
- Masturi: covered or concealed
- Raji: one who hopes
How to pronounce Nor
| Syllables | 1 · 3 letters · 3-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nɔr/ |
| Arabic script | نور |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦺꦴꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮧᮁ |
Is Nor a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Nor is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 55% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Nor ranks #129 among unisex names in our data sample (23 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Nor
- Nur♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Noor♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Noer♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Nora♀Light, radiance
- Nova♂♀New, the new one
- Novi♀Associated with the month of November
- Nia♀Gift, blessing
- Nuri♂♀Parrot
- Noni♀Young girl
- Nuh♂Rest, consolation
- Norma♀Standard, rule
- Novri♂Associated with the month of November
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Nor
- M. Nor Didik Andiono
- M. Nor Iswan · b. 1982
- Nor Ain Ujuidah
- Nor Ainani · b. 1962
- Nor Andi Arina Wati Arsyad
- Nor Baiti
- Nor Fajri · b. 1968
- Nor Halimah · b. 1990
- Nor Hilaliah · b. 1998
- Nor Shaliza · b. 1991
FAQ about the name Nor
What is the meaning of Nor?
Nor means light, radiance. Commonly a Malay spelling variant of Nur, from Arabic nūr ‘light’.
Is Nor a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Nor is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 55% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Nor?
Nor is of Arabic and Malay origin.
Is the name Nor in the Quran?
Nor does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (نور) does, for example in QS An-Nur [24]: 35.
How many syllables does Nor have?
Nor has 1 syllable (Nor) and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Nor?
Nor ranks #129 among unisex names in our data sample (23 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Nor?
Some ideas: Nor Riyan Alif; Nor Mifta Ghulam; Nor Ahad.
Famous people named Nor?
Notable people named Nor include M. Nor Didik Andiono, M. Nor Iswan, Nor Ain Ujuidah.
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