Nuriye
Fact sheet
- Name
- Nuriye
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
The first name Nuriye is a traditional Turkish spelling of the Arabic name Nur. It literally means 'the light' and can also be interpreted as 'the radiant light', 'the light of hope', or 'in the holy light'.
What does the name Nuriye mean?
Nuriye is an old Turkish form of the Arabic name Nur. Literally translated, the name means 'the light' or also 'the radiant light', 'the light of hope', as well as 'in the holy light'. The origin of the name goes back to the Arabic word nūr (نُور), which means 'the light', 'the sunlight', 'the shine', 'the brightness', 'the enlightenment', and 'the holy light'. Other variants include Nuri, Nuria, Nurja, Nurya, Nuriya, Nouria, and Nuriyya. The masculine form is usually Nurio. Al-Nur (النور) is one of the 99 names of Allah, and An-Nur is the 24th surah in the Quran.
Where does the name Nuriye come from?
The name Nuriye has Arabic roots and means 'the radiant light'. The Arabic word nūr (نُور) consists of terms for light, sunlight, shine, brightness, enlightenment, and holy light. The name is widespread in various languages such as Albanian, Old Turkish, Arabic, and Turkish.
How do you pronounce Nuriye?
Nu-ri-je
Popularity
In Germany, Nuriye is a rather rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th on the list of the most popular female baby names. The best ranking was achieved in 2011 with 2,438th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 30 times, placing it 4,651st in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it stands at 4,602nd place. Regarding global popularity: In recent years, Nuriye has held different ranks in various countries.
Nicknames & pet names
Nunu / Nuri / Nuriş
Famous people
- Nuriye Akman (journalist)
Frequently asked questions about the name Nuriye
What does the name Nuriye mean?
Nuriye is an old Turkish form of the Arabic name Nur and literally means 'the light' or 'the radiant light'.
Where does the name Nuriye come from?
The name Nuriye has Arabic roots and comes from the word nūr, which stands for light, brightness, and enlightenment in various languages.
How popular is the name Nuriye?
Nuriye is particularly common in Turkish and Arabic cultural circles, but its popularity remains moderate compared to other names.