Girl name
Nurjannah name meaning
“light of paradise”
Nurjannah is a feminine name meaning “light of paradise”, formed in Indonesian from the Arabic elements nūr, meaning “light”, and jannah, meaning “paradise” or “garden”. Nurjanah is a spelling variant. The spelling Nurjannah more clearly preserves the doubled consonant in the source element jannah.
What does Nurjannah 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 Nurjannah
An Indonesian form combining Arabic nūr, 'light', with jannah, 'paradise or garden'. Nurjannah more clearly preserves the doubled consonant of jannah.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Nurjannah in Islam and the Quran
Nurjannah 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 Nurjannah
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Nurjannah, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Nurjannah: light of paradise
- Sarifah: noble, honourable
- Tanzil: the sending down of revelation
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Meaning of each word
- Nurjannah: light of paradise
- Wardatul: a rose flower
- Kamilah: whole, perfect
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Nurjannah Fitriya
Meaning of each word
- Nurjannah: light of paradise
- Fitriya: natural, relating to innate nature
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Meaning of each word
- Firda: paradise, garden
- Nurjannah: light of paradise
- Syifa: recovery from illness
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Nurjannah Hikmawati
Meaning of each word
- Nurjannah: light of paradise
- Hikmawati: a woman possessing wisdom
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Meaning of each word
- Nurjannah: light of paradise
- Inayah: attention, care, concern
- Mutia: obedient, dutiful
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How to pronounce Nurjannah
| Syllables | 3 · 9 letters · 9-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nurdʒanah/ |
| Arabic script | نور الجنة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦸꦂꦗꦤ꧀ꦤꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮥᮁᮏᮔ᮪ᮔᮂ |
Is Nurjannah a girl’s name?
Yes, Nurjannah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Nurjannah ranks #530 among girl names in our data sample (19 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Nurjannah
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
- Zahra♀Radiant and luminous
- Nelly♀Light, in traditional interpretation
- Nurhasanah♀Light of goodness
- Helena♀Torch, bright light
Famous people named Nurjannah
- Andi Nurjannah K.
- Nurjannah · b. 1956
- Nurjannah · b. 1966
- Nurjannah · b. 1977
- Nurjannah · b. 1978
- Nurjannah · b. 1972
- Nurjannah Abd. Gafar · b. 1973
- Nurjannah Br. Barus · b. 2001
- Nurjannah Niriopranoto
- Nurjannah Seliani Sandiah · b. 1988
FAQ about the name Nurjannah
What is the meaning of Nurjannah?
Nurjannah means light of paradise. An Indonesian form combining Arabic nūr, 'light', with jannah, 'paradise or garden'. Nurjannah more clearly preserves the doubled consonant of jannah.
Is Nurjannah a girl’s name?
Yes, Nurjannah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Nurjannah?
Nurjannah is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Nurjannah in the Quran?
Nurjannah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Nurjannah have?
Nurjannah has 3 syllables (Nur-jan-nah) and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Nurjannah?
Nurjannah ranks #530 among girl names in our data sample (19 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Nurjannah?
Other spellings: Nurjanah.
What full names go well with Nurjannah?
Some ideas: Nurjannah Sarifah Tanzil; Nurjannah Wardatul Kamilah; Nurjannah Fitriya.
Famous people named Nurjannah?
Notable people named Nurjannah include Andi Nurjannah K., Nurjannah, Nurjannah.
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