Girl name
Nuriah name meaning
“related to light”
Nuriah is a feminine name commonly linked to Arabic and meaning related to light. It is understood as a variant of Nuriyah, from Arabic nūriyyah, a feminine form derived from nūr. The word nūr means light and supplies the underlying meaning shared by these related name forms.
What does Nuriah mean?
The ending -ah has different backgrounds in Indah, Fatimah, and Aisyah. In some Arabic-derived names, this spelling can represent a feminine ending, but that explanation does not apply to every name ending in -ah. More girl names ending in -ah →
Origin and cultural usage of Nuriah
Probably a variant of Nuriyah, from Arabic nūriyyah, a feminine form derived from nūr, 'light'.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Nuriah in Islam and the Quran
Nuriah 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 Nuriah
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nuriah/ |
| Arabic script | نورية |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦸꦫꦶꦲꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮥᮛᮤᮃᮂ |
Is Nuriah a girl’s name?
Yes, Nuriah is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Nuriah ranks #2,708 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 Nuriah
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 Nuriah
- Nuriah Bastari · b. 1952
FAQ about the name Nuriah
What is the meaning of Nuriah?
Nuriah means related to light. Probably a variant of Nuriyah, from Arabic nūriyyah, a feminine form derived from nūr, 'light'.
Is Nuriah a girl’s name?
Yes, Nuriah is used mostly as a girl’s name.
What is the origin of the name Nuriah?
Nuriah is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Nuriah in the Quran?
Nuriah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Nuriah have?
Nuriah has 3 syllables (Nu-ri-ah) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Nuriah?
Nuriah ranks #2,708 among girl names in our data sample (2 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Nuriah?
Notable people named Nuriah include Nuriah Bastari.
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