Girl name
Nura name meaning
“light; radiance”
Nura means “light” or “radiance” and is used as a feminine name in Türkiye. It is connected with Arabic nūr, “light,” and appears in Arabic as Nūra. Nur is a related name sharing the same meaning. Daylight spreading through a window offers a concrete image of its luminous sense.
What does Nura mean?
Light; radiance
In Turkish: ışık; aydınlık
Nura carries the image of light and can also suggest clarity or illumination. Its relative Nur appears in Turkish both independently and within compound names. The underlying word nūr occurs in the Quran, although the feminine name Nura is not identical to that exact textual form.
The ending “-ra” is a shared final sound rather than a meaningful suffix in Zehra, Azra and Esra. Their meanings come from the whole name, not the final two letters. More girl names ending in -ra →
Origin of the name Nura
Nura is a feminine name connected with Arabic nūr, ‘light’. Used in Arabic as Nūra, it shares its semantic root with Turkish Nur.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Nura
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nuɾa/ |
| Arabic | نورة |
Is Nura a girl’s name?
Yes, Nura is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Nura does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Nura
Names with related meanings
- Güneş♀The sun
- Zehra♀Radiant woman
- Hiranur♀A combination of Hira and light
- Nisanur♀Light of women
- Aysel♀Moon-bright
- Aynur♀Moonlight
- Beyza♀White, fair and bright
- İkranur♀A name combining the command 'read' with light
- Parla♀Shine
- Elanur♀Compound evoking hazel colour and light
- Esmanur♀A combination of Esma and light
- Aylin♀A halo of light around the moon
Famous people named Nura
- Nura Kılıç · b. 1992
FAQ about the name Nura
What is the meaning of Nura?
Nura means “light; radiance”. Nura is a feminine name connected with Arabic nūr, ‘light’. Used in Arabic as Nūra, it shares its semantic root with Turkish Nur.
Is Nura a girl’s name?
Yes, Nura is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Nura in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Nura nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Nura?
Nura is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Nura have?
Nura has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Nura?
Nura does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Nura?
Notable people named Nura include Nura Kılıç.
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.
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