Girl name
Şerefnur name meaning
“honor and light; radiance of honor”
Şerefnur means “honor and light” or “radiance of honor” and is used as a girls’ name in Türkiye. Formed in Turkish, it combines Arabic-derived şeref, meaning honor, with nur, meaning light. The names Şeref, Nur, and Nuran provide direct associations through its component words.
What does Şerefnur mean?
Honor and light; radiance of honor
In Turkish: onur ve ışık; şeref aydınlığı
Şerefnur brings the abstract idea of honor together with an image of light. Turkish nur can describe literal illumination as well as figurative brightness of face or heart. The compound shares roots with Şeref and Nuri while forming a separate name of its own.
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 →
Origin of the name Şerefnur
Şerefnur is a Turkish compound of Arabic sharaf, meaning honor or distinction, and nūr, meaning light. Its interpretation rests on the combination of those two elements.
How to pronounce Şerefnur
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃeɾefnuɾ/ |
| Arabic | شرف نور |
Is Şerefnur a girl’s name?
Yes, Şerefnur is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Şerefnur does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
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Famous people named Şerefnur
- Şerefnur Öztürk
- Şerefnur Öztürk
FAQ about the name Şerefnur
What is the meaning of Şerefnur?
Şerefnur means “honor and light; radiance of honor”. Şerefnur is a Turkish compound of Arabic sharaf, meaning honor or distinction, and nūr, meaning light. Its interpretation rests on the combination of those two elements.
Is Şerefnur a girl’s name?
Yes, Şerefnur is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Şerefnur in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Şerefnur nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Şerefnur?
Şerefnur is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Şerefnur have?
Şerefnur has 3 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Şerefnur?
Şerefnur does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Şerefnur?
Notable people named Şerefnur include Şerefnur Öztürk, Şerefnur Öztürk.
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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