Girl name
Nurhayani name meaning
“light”
Nurhayani is a feminine name containing Arabic nūr, meaning light. Its other element, Hayani, is sometimes associated with an Arabic root concerning life, although its derivation is uncertain. Light is therefore the meaning of the Nur component, while the proposed life connection does not establish a complete translation.
What does Nurhayani mean?
Light
In Indonesian: cahaya
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 Nurhayani
Nurhayani contains Arabic nūr, meaning 'light'. Hayani is sometimes associated with an Arabic root concerning life, but its derivation is uncertain.
Nurhayani in Islam and the Quran
Nurhayani 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 Nurhayani
| Syllables | 4 · 9 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nurhajani/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦸꦂꦲꦪꦤꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮥᮁᮠᮚᮔᮤ |
Is Nurhayani a girl’s name?
Yes, Nurhayani is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Nurhayani ranks #1,814 among girl names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Nurhayani
Famous people named Nurhayani
- Nurhayani Pane · b. 1961
- Nurhayani Polpoke · b. 1992
FAQ about the name Nurhayani
What is the meaning of Nurhayani?
Nurhayani means light. Nurhayani contains Arabic nūr, meaning 'light'. Hayani is sometimes associated with an Arabic root concerning life, but its derivation is uncertain.
Is Nurhayani a girl’s name?
Yes, Nurhayani is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
Is the name Nurhayani in the Quran?
Nurhayani does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Nurhayani have?
Nurhayani has 4 syllables (Nur-ha-ya-ni) and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Nurhayani?
Nurhayani ranks #1,814 among girl names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Nurhayani?
Notable people named Nurhayani include Nurhayani Pane, Nurhayani Polpoke.
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