Nuru
- Pronunciation
- [Nu-ru]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Swahili Unisexual Name Meaning "Light" Or "Born During The Day."
- Origin
- African
Quick Facts About Nuru
535
African baby names in our dictionary
265
African female names
86
4-letter N-names in our dictionary
359
N-female names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noura | Light | Female | Arabic |
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