Unisex name
Nuril name meaning
“light”
Nuril is a name used for both girls and boys, commonly linked to Arabic nūr, meaning light. Its ending, -il, may reflect a linking pronunciation when elements are joined in a compound name. The ending may also represent a local adaptation of the name's form.
What does Nuril mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Nuril
Nuril commonly derives from Arabic nūr, meaning light. The ending -il may reflect a linking pronunciation in a compound name or a local adaptation.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Nuril in Islam and the Quran
Nuril 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 Nuril
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Nuril, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Nuril: light
- Yaser: prosperous, well-off
- Sahrul: month
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Nuril Anwaruddin Zacky
Meaning of each word
- Nuril: light
- Anwaruddin: lights of the faith
- Zacky: pure, virtuous
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Nuril Tarmidi
Meaning of each word
- Nuril: light
- Tarmidi: from Tirmidh
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Meaning of each word
- Syafiie: associated with an intercessor
- Nuril: light
- Rohi: my soul; relating to the spirit
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Nuril Fawwaz
Meaning of each word
- Nuril: light
- Fawwaz: highly successful, often victorious
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Meaning of each word
- Nuril: light
- Akbar: greater, greatest
- Shofa: clarity, purity of heart
How to pronounce Nuril
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nuril/ |
| Arabic script | نوريل |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦸꦫꦶꦭ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮥᮛᮤᮜ᮪ |
Is Nuril a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Nuril is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 58% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Nuril ranks #235 among unisex names in our data sample (14 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Nuril
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Nuril
- H Nuril Ihsan · b. 1957
- H.A.N. Nuril Huda
- Nuril Alawiyah · b. 1999
- Nuril Anwar · b. 1961
- Nuril Anwar · b. 1967
- Nuril Fajriyati · b. 1975
- Nuril Hakim Yohansyah · b. 1947
- Nuril Huda
- Nuril Huda · b. 1963
FAQ about the name Nuril
What is the meaning of Nuril?
Nuril means light. Nuril commonly derives from Arabic nūr, meaning light. The ending -il may reflect a linking pronunciation in a compound name or a local adaptation.
Is Nuril a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Nuril is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 58% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Nuril?
Nuril is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Nuril in the Quran?
Nuril does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Nuril have?
Nuril has 2 syllables (Nu-ril) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Nuril?
Nuril ranks #235 among unisex names in our data sample (14 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Nuril?
Some ideas: Nuril Yaser Sahrul; Nuril Anwaruddin Zacky; Nuril Tarmidi.
Famous people named Nuril?
Notable people named Nuril include H Nuril Ihsan, H.A.N. Nuril Huda, Nuril Alawiyah.
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