Girl name
Bennur name: origin, pronunciation & similar names
Bennur is a feminine given name with two syllables. Its Arabic component -nur means “light” or “radiance.” Similar-sounding names include Binnur, meaning “a thousand lights” or “abundant brightness,” and Birnur, meaning “a light” or “a radiance”; each has its own stated meaning.
The name Bennur at a glance
Syllables
Ben · nur
2 syllables · 6 letters · /bennuɾ/
Use
Girl
3 in our sample of notable people (Wikidata).
Parts of the name
- -nur“light, radiance” · Arabic
The meanings of these parts are recorded in dictionaries.
Source: Wiktionary
Similar names with known meanings
Nur comes from Arabic and means “light.” It is used as a component in compound names such as Aynur, Ayşenur and Fatmanur. More girl names ending in -nur →
Bennur: language and spelling facts
The name Bennur contains -nur.
How to pronounce Bennur
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /bennuɾ/ |
Is Bennur a girl’s name?
Yes, Bennur is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Bennur does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Bennur
Famous people named Bennur
- Bennur Karaburun Ateş · b. 1973
- Bennur Esen
- Bennur Koca
FAQ about the name Bennur
Is Bennur a girl’s name?
Yes, Bennur is used mostly as a girl’s name.
How many syllables does Bennur have?
Bennur has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Bennur?
Bennur does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Bennur?
Notable people named Bennur include Bennur Karaburun Ateş, Bennur Esen, Bennur Koca.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
Entry ID: nm02419 · Updated 2026-10-24 · How we research names · Report a mistake