Girl name
Nursiah name meaning
“light”
Nursiah is a feminine name commonly linked to the meaning light through the Arabic element nūr. Its formation also includes the ending -siah, giving it an Indonesian naming connection. The meaning light comes from nūr, while the added ending has no single certain derivation.
What does Nursiah mean?
Light
In Indonesian: cahaya
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 Nursiah
Nursiah contains Arabic nūr, meaning 'light', with the additional ending -siah. That ending has no single certain derivation.
Nursiah in Islam and the Quran
Nursiah 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 Nursiah
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nursiah/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦸꦂꦱꦶꦲꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮥᮁᮞᮤᮃᮂ |
Is Nursiah a girl’s name?
Yes, Nursiah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 20% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Nursiah ranks #1,816 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 Nursiah
Famous people named Nursiah
- M. Nursiah · b. 1963
- Nursiah · b. 1972
- Nursiah
- Nursiah Salim
- Nursiah Sianipar · b. 1960
FAQ about the name Nursiah
What is the meaning of Nursiah?
Nursiah means light. Nursiah contains Arabic nūr, meaning 'light', with the additional ending -siah. That ending has no single certain derivation.
Is Nursiah a girl’s name?
Yes, Nursiah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 20% of bearers are male.
Is the name Nursiah in the Quran?
Nursiah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Nursiah have?
Nursiah has 3 syllables (Nur-si-ah) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Nursiah?
Nursiah ranks #1,816 among girl names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Nursiah?
Notable people named Nursiah include M. Nursiah, Nursiah, Nursiah.
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