Girl name
Nun name meaning
“large fish; the letter nun”
Nun is a feminine name from Arabic meaning large fish and the letter nun. Its source word, nūn, names the Arabic letter ن and also serves as a classical term for a large fish. The same word appears in the Quranic title Dhu al-Nun.
What does Nun mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Nun
Arabic nūn names the letter ن and is also a classical word for a large fish. It appears in the Quranic title Dhu al-Nun.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Nun in Islam and the Quran
Nun does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (النون) does, for example in QS Al-Anbiya [21]: 87. The word means fish in the expression ذا النون.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Nun
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Nun, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Nun: large fish; the letter nun
- Rahma: compassion, mercy
- Minah: safe, secure
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Meaning of each word
- Nun: large fish; the letter nun
- Alfiah: a thousand; relating to a thousand
- Mualifah: author, compiler
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Nun Maisyarah
Meaning of each word
- Nun: large fish; the letter nun
- Maisyarah: ease and sufficient means
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Meaning of each word
- Hana: happiness; divine favor
- Nun: large fish; the letter nun
- Jannah: garden, heavenly paradise
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Nun Rugaya
Meaning of each word
- Nun: large fish; the letter nun
- Rugaya: ascent, loftiness
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Meaning of each word
- Nun: large fish; the letter nun
- Fajriah: related to dawn
- Istiana: assistance that is sought
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How to pronounce Nun
| Syllables | 1 · 3 letters · 3-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nun/ |
| Arabic script | نون |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦸꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮥᮔ᮪ |
Is Nun a girl’s name?
Yes, Nun is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 33% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Nun ranks #2,286 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Nun
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Nun
- Nun Zairina · b. 1932
FAQ about the name Nun
What is the meaning of Nun?
Nun means large fish; the letter nun. Arabic nūn names the letter ن and is also a classical word for a large fish. It appears in the Quranic title Dhu al-Nun.
Is Nun a girl’s name?
Yes, Nun is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 33% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Nun?
Nun is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Nun in the Quran?
Nun does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (النون) does, for example in QS Al-Anbiya [21]: 87. The word means fish in the expression ذا النون.
How many syllables does Nun have?
Nun has 1 syllable (Nun) and 3 letters.
How popular is the name Nun?
Nun ranks #2,286 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Nun?
Some ideas: Nun Rahma Minah; Nun Alfiah Mualifah; Nun Maisyarah.
Famous people named Nun?
Notable people named Nun include Nun Zairina.
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