what is the origin of the name noor
Noor is a popular Arabic name which can be used for both girls and boys, equally. Noor means light, or bright. It can also mean enlightened, beautiful, attractive, noble, illumination, wise and radiant. It is regarded as a beautiful name with wonderful meanings. It is a name of Arabic origin (not Hebrew, not Hindi, not Urdu etc). Noor is found in the Islamic holy book, the Quran, and is therefore an Islamic name in origin. Nora is one variation on the name Noor, however, Nora is used for girls only, whereas Noor is for both boys and girls.