Unisex name
Nuri name meaning
“parrot; relating to light”
Nuri is a name used for both boys and girls, commonly linked to Malay nuri, meaning a parrot, or Arabic Nūrī, meaning “relating to light”. In the Arabic formation, the source element nūr means “light”, and the ending expresses a relationship to it.
What does Nuri mean?
The ending -ri occurs in names with different origins, including Hari, Andri, and Basri. It is not a single suffix with a shared meaning; each name needs to be understood as a whole. More boy names ending in -ri →
Origin and cultural usage of Nuri
It may come from Malay nuri, the name of a parrot. In Arabic, Nūrī derives from nūr, ‘light’, with a relational suffix.
Nuri in Islam and the Quran
Nuri 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 Nuri
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Nuri, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Nuri Jumiati Kusumadewi
Meaning of each word
- Nuri: parrot; relating to light
- Jumiati: associated with Friday
- Kusumadewi: goddess of flowers
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Meaning of each word
- Nuri: parrot; relating to light
- Marhaeni: woman of the common people
- Primasari: the finest essence
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Nuri Setiani
Meaning of each word
- Nuri: parrot; relating to light
- Setiani: steadfast in loyalty
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Meaning of each word
- Aprilia: associated with the month of April
- Nuri: parrot; relating to light
- Deviyanti: goddess; the Devi element
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Nuri Cempaka
Meaning of each word
- Nuri: parrot; relating to light
- Cempaka: flower of the champak tree
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Meaning of each word
- Nuri: parrot; relating to light
- Febriani: associated with February
- Ariyanti: noble, honourable
How to pronounce Nuri
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nuri/ |
| Arabic script | نوري |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦸꦫꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮥᮛᮤ |
Is Nuri a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Nuri is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 31% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Nuri ranks #167 among unisex names in our data sample (19 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Nuri
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Nuri
- Nuri Maulida · b. 1985
- Nuri Andrianis Djatmika
- Nuri Shaden · b. 1984
- Nuri · b. 1965
- Nuri Achmad · b. 1964
- Nuri Andarwulan · b. 1963
- Nuri Dwiyanto · b. 1982
- Nuri Purwito Adi
- Nuri Suryaningsih · b. 1979
FAQ about the name Nuri
What is the meaning of Nuri?
Nuri means parrot; relating to light. It may come from Malay nuri, the name of a parrot. In Arabic, Nūrī derives from nūr, ‘light’, with a relational suffix.
Is Nuri a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Nuri is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 31% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Nuri?
Nuri is of Malay and Arabic origin.
Is the name Nuri in the Quran?
Nuri does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Nuri have?
Nuri has 2 syllables (Nu-ri) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Nuri?
Nuri ranks #167 among unisex names in our data sample (19 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Nuri?
Some ideas: Nuri Jumiati Kusumadewi; Nuri Marhaeni Primasari; Nuri Setiani.
Famous people named Nuri?
Notable people named Nuri include Nuri Maulida, Nuri Andrianis Djatmika, Nuri Shaden.
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