Girl name
Nuryanah name meaning
“light”
Nuryanah is a feminine name in Indonesian naming whose element Nur means light. This opening element comes from Arabic nūr, meaning light, and is followed by the added name element Yanah. Yanah has an uncertain origin, so the stated meaning comes specifically from the Arabic part.
What does Nuryanah 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 Nuryanah
Nur derives from Arabic nūr, meaning light, with the added name element Yanah, whose origin is uncertain.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic, Indonesian |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| Starts with | N · Nu |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Nuryanah in Islam and the Quran
Nuryanah 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 Nuryanah
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Nuryanah, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Nuryanah: light
- Uswatun: an example to follow
- Asiyah: one who tends or consoles
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Meaning of each word
- Nuryanah: light
- Amirah: princess, female ruler
- Radia: content, accepting willingly
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Nuryanah Rasyidah
Meaning of each word
- Nuryanah: light
- Rasyidah: wise, rightly guided
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Meaning of each word
- Rahmadani: associated with the month of Ramadan
- Nuryanah: light
- Fauziyah: successful, victorious
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Nuryanah Fida
Meaning of each word
- Nuryanah: light
- Fida: ransom, sacrifice
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Meaning of each word
- Nuryanah: light
- Dalila: guide, one who shows the way
- Syaadah: happiness and well-being
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How to pronounce Nuryanah
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nurjanah/ |
| Arabic script | نور ياناه |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦸꦂꦪꦤꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮥᮁᮚᮔᮂ |
Is Nuryanah a girl’s name?
Yes, Nuryanah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Nuryanah ranks #2,305 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Nuryanah
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 Nuryanah
- Nuryanah · b. 2001
- Nuryanah · b. 1980
FAQ about the name Nuryanah
What is the meaning of Nuryanah?
Nuryanah means light. Nur derives from Arabic nūr, meaning light, with the added name element Yanah, whose origin is uncertain.
Is Nuryanah a girl’s name?
Yes, Nuryanah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Nuryanah?
Nuryanah is of Arabic and Indonesian origin.
Is the name Nuryanah in the Quran?
Nuryanah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Nuryanah have?
Nuryanah has 3 syllables (Nur-ya-nah) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Nuryanah?
Nuryanah ranks #2,305 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Nuryanah?
Some ideas: Nuryanah Uswatun Asiyah; Nuryanah Amirah Radia; Nuryanah Rasyidah.
Famous people named Nuryanah?
Notable people named Nuryanah include Nuryanah, Nuryanah.
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