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Nuryani name meaning

“light”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
/nurjani/
Gender
♀ Girl
Origin
Arabic
Syllables
3
Popularity
#599

Nuryani is a feminine name commonly linked to the meaning “light,” from Arabic nūr. It combines the element Nur with -yani, an ending used in Indonesian naming. The identifiable meaning comes from Nur, while -yani supplies the Indonesian name ending in this particular formation of the name.

What does Nuryani mean?

Light

In Indonesian: cahaya

-ni

The ending -ni occurs in varied names, such as Handayani, Wahyuni, and Rini. It is not one suffix with a fixed meaning, and the shared sound does not establish a common origin. More girl names ending in -ni →

Origin and cultural usage of Nuryani

Commonly formed from Arabic nūr, meaning light, with the Indonesian name ending -yani. The identifiable meaning comes from Nur.

Linguistic originArabic, Indonesian
Naming traditionIslamic
Starts withN · Nu

Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.

Nuryani in Islam and the Quran

Nuryani 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 Nuryani

Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Nuryani, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.

  • Nuryani Baroroh Maghfiroh

    Meaning of each word

    • Nuryani: light
    • Baroroh: righteous, devoted people
    • Maghfiroh: forgiveness, pardon
  • Nuryani Sabariah Robiatul

    Meaning of each word

    • Nuryani: light
    • Sabariah: patient, steadfast through hardship
    • Robiatul: the fourth
  • Nuryani Baiti

    Meaning of each word

    • Nuryani: light
    • Baiti: my home
  • Riska Nuryani Asiyah

    Meaning of each word

    • Riska: sustenance or provision
    • Nuryani: light
    • Asiyah: one who tends or consoles
  • Nuryani Hikmah

    Meaning of each word

    • Nuryani: light
    • Hikmah: wisdom and deep understanding
  • Nuryani Fatima Sarifah

    Meaning of each word

    • Nuryani: light
    • Fatima: one who weans a child
    • Sarifah: noble, honourable

Make more combinations with the generator →More girl name combinations →

How to pronounce Nuryani

Syllables3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names
IPA/nurjani/
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦤꦸꦂꦪꦤꦶ
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮔᮥᮁᮚᮔᮤ

Is Nuryani a girl’s name?

Yes, Nuryani is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 6% of bearers are male. See all girl names.

♂ Boys 6%Girls 94% ♀

Nuryani ranks #599 among girl names in our data sample (17 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

Names that sound like Nuryani

Names with related meanings

Famous people named Nuryani

  • Nuryani · b. 1982
  • Nuryani
  • Nuryani Enderu · b. 1997

FAQ about the name Nuryani

What is the meaning of Nuryani?

Nuryani means light. Commonly formed from Arabic nūr, meaning light, with the Indonesian name ending -yani. The identifiable meaning comes from Nur.

Is Nuryani a girl’s name?

Yes, Nuryani is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 6% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Nuryani?

Nuryani is of Arabic and Indonesian origin.

Is the name Nuryani in the Quran?

Nuryani does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.

How many syllables does Nuryani have?

Nuryani has 3 syllables (Nur-ya-ni) and 7 letters.

How popular is the name Nuryani?

Nuryani ranks #599 among girl names in our data sample (17 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Nuryani?

Some ideas: Nuryani Baroroh Maghfiroh; Nuryani Sabariah Robiatul; Nuryani Baiti.

Famous people named Nuryani?

Notable people named Nuryani include Nuryani, Nuryani, Nuryani Enderu.

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