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Nursultan (Нұрсұлтан) is a boy's name from Kazakhstan that has Arabic roots. The meaning of the name is "the radiant ruler" or also "the pure ruler."
What does the name Nursultan mean?
Nursultan (Нұрсұлтан) is a Kazakh name for boys with Arabic origins. It stands for "the radiant ruler" or alternatively "the pure ruler." The meaning is derived from the two Arabic words nur (نور), which means "the light," and sulṭān (سُلْطَان), which stands for "strength," "power," or "rule."
Where does the name Nursultan come from?
The name Nursultan comes from Arabic and means "the radiant ruler."
How do you pronounce Nursultan?
Nursultan is pronounced as 'Nursultan,' with the emphasis on the second syllable.
Popularity
In Germany, Nursultan is among the less common first names. In 2016, it ranked 4,252nd on the list of the most common male baby names. Over the past ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it 8,008th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,767th. Here are the rankings in the baby name charts of various countries regarding the global popularity and frequency of Nursultan.
Nicknames & pet names
Nussi
Famous people
- Nursultan Belgibayev (Kazakh ice hockey player)
- Nursultan Nasarbajew (Kazakh President)
Frequently asked questions about the name Nursultan
Where does the name Nursultan come from?
The name Nursultan has Arabic roots and is primarily used in Kazakh.
What does Nursultan mean?
Nursultan means 'the radiant ruler' and is composed of the Arabic words for 'light' and 'rule.'
Is Nursultan a popular name?
Yes, Nursultan is a common first name in Kazakhstan and has gained popularity in recent years.