Girl name
Sonnur name meaning
“last light, final radiance”
Sonnur means “last light” or “final radiance.” It combines Turkish son, meaning last, with Arabic-derived nur, meaning light, and is used as a girl's name in Türkiye. The remaining glow along the horizon after sunset offers a clear image of its meaning. Its spelling preserves both adjoining n sounds.
What does Sonnur mean?
Last light, final radiance
In Turkish: son ışık, son aydınlık
Sonnur combines a position in a sequence with the image of light. It shares its nur element with names such as Nurcan and Aynur, while son adds a sense of finality; the name alone does not establish any particular family story or birth order.
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 Sonnur
Combines Turkish son, meaning last, with Arabic-origin nur, meaning light. The adjacent n sounds from the two elements remain visible in the spelling.
How to pronounce Sonnur
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sonnuɾ/ |
Is Sonnur a girl’s name?
Yes, Sonnur is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Sonnur 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.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Sonnur
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 Sonnur
- Sonnur Yalnızoğlu · b. 1955
- Sonnur Işık · b. 1978
FAQ about the name Sonnur
What is the meaning of Sonnur?
Sonnur means “last light, final radiance”. Combines Turkish son, meaning last, with Arabic-origin nur, meaning light. The adjacent n sounds from the two elements remain visible in the spelling.
Is Sonnur a girl’s name?
Yes, Sonnur is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Sonnur in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Sonnur nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Sonnur?
Sonnur is of Turkish and Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Sonnur have?
Sonnur has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Sonnur?
Sonnur 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 Sonnur?
Notable people named Sonnur include Sonnur Yalnızoğlu, Sonnur Işık.
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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