Girl name
Nurana name meaning
“light”
Nurana is a feminine name commonly linked to Arabic nūr, meaning light. The name expands this source word with the ending -ana. That ending has no certain independent meaning, so the stated meaning of Nurana rests on nūr, the Arabic element at the base of the name.
What does Nurana mean?
The ending -ana occurs in names with different origins, such as Mulyana, Juliana, and Yohana. It is a shared sound rather than a single suffix carrying the same meaning in every name. More girl names ending in -ana →
Origin and cultural usage of Nurana
Commonly linked to Arabic nūr, 'light', expanded with the ending -ana. The ending has no certain independent meaning.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Nurana in Islam and the Quran
Nurana does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Nurana
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nurana/ |
| Arabic script | نورانا |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦸꦫꦤ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮥᮛᮔ |
Is Nurana a girl’s name?
Yes, Nurana is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Nurana ranks #2,706 among girl names in our data sample (2 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Nurana
Names with related meanings
- Nur♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Nurul♂♀Light of
- Dian♂♀Lamp, illuminating light
- Noor♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Nurhayati♀Light of life
- Nuraini♀Light of my eye
- Noer♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Cahya♂♀Light, radiance
- Nurjanah♀Light of paradise
- Zahra♀Radiant and luminous
- Nelly♀Light, in traditional interpretation
- Nurhasanah♀Light of goodness
Famous people named Nurana
- Nurana Diah Dhayanti · b. 1964
FAQ about the name Nurana
What is the meaning of Nurana?
Nurana means light. Commonly linked to Arabic nūr, 'light', expanded with the ending -ana. The ending has no certain independent meaning.
Is Nurana a girl’s name?
Yes, Nurana is used mostly as a girl’s name.
What is the origin of the name Nurana?
Nurana is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Nurana in the Quran?
Nurana does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Nurana have?
Nurana has 3 syllables (Nu-ra-na) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Nurana?
Nurana ranks #2,706 among girl names in our data sample (2 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Nurana?
Notable people named Nurana include Nurana Diah Dhayanti.
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