Girl name
Nurani name meaning
“luminous; the innermost conscience”
Nurani is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning luminous, with an additional Indonesian sense of the innermost conscience. It comes from Arabic nūrānī, derived from nūr, meaning light. In Indonesian, the word nurani also refers to inner awareness or conscience.
What does Nurani mean?
Luminous; the innermost conscience
In Indonesian: bercahaya; batin yang terdalam
The ending -ni occurs in varied names, such as Handayani, Wahyuni, and Rini. It is not one suffix with a fixed meaning, and the shared sound does not establish a common origin. More girl names ending in -ni →
Origin and cultural usage of Nurani
From Arabic nūrānī, meaning luminous, derived from nūr ‘light’. In Indonesian, nurani also denotes the inner conscience.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Nurani in Islam and the Quran
Nurani 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.
Name combinations with Nurani
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Nurani, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Nurani: luminous; the innermost conscience
- Rohimah: full of compassion
- Mufidah: useful and providing benefit
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Meaning of each word
- Nurani: luminous; the innermost conscience
- Alvi: associated with Ali
- Humaira: a delicate reddish hue
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Nurani Rifka
Meaning of each word
- Nurani: luminous; the innermost conscience
- Rifka: companionship, friendship
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Meaning of each word
- Mursidah: guide to the right path
- Nurani: luminous; the innermost conscience
- Hanifa: steadfast in upright faith
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Nurani Fitriya
Meaning of each word
- Nurani: luminous; the innermost conscience
- Fitriya: natural, relating to innate nature
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Meaning of each word
- Nurani: luminous; the innermost conscience
- Sara: woman of noble rank
- Auliya: protectors, close friends
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How to pronounce Nurani
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nurani/ |
| Arabic script | نوراني |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦸꦫꦤꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮥᮛᮔᮤ |
Is Nurani a girl’s name?
Yes, Nurani is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 4% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Nurani ranks #399 among girl names in our data sample (24 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Nurani
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 Nurani
- Nurani Ratu Azzahra · b. 2002
- Nurani · b. 1953
- Nurani · b. 1981
- Nurani Agustin · b. 1986
- Nurani Esti Lestari · b. 1961
- Nurani Farida
- Nurani Martania · b. 1989
FAQ about the name Nurani
What is the meaning of Nurani?
Nurani means luminous; the innermost conscience. From Arabic nūrānī, meaning luminous, derived from nūr ‘light’. In Indonesian, nurani also denotes the inner conscience.
Is Nurani a girl’s name?
Yes, Nurani is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 4% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Nurani?
Nurani is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Nurani in the Quran?
Nurani does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Nurani have?
Nurani has 3 syllables (Nu-ra-ni) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Nurani?
Nurani ranks #399 among girl names in our data sample (24 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Nurani?
Some ideas: Nurani Rohimah Mufidah; Nurani Alvi Humaira; Nurani Rifka.
Famous people named Nurani?
Notable people named Nurani include Nurani Ratu Azzahra, Nurani, Nurani.
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