Noorah
Meaning of Noorah
Noorah is a feminine given name of Arabic derivation, originating from the triliteral root n-w-r (ن-و-ر), which in Classical and Modern Standard Arabic lexicons signifies “light” and, by extension, “illumination” or “clarity.” In morphological terms, Noorah represents the feminine nominal form, characterized by the -ah suffix appended to the common noun nūr, and is phonetically realized as /nuˈrɑ/. The name occupies a semantic domain associated with guidance, purity and intellectual brightness, qualities that have facilitated its integration into Anglo-American naming conventions. Empirical data from the United States Social Security Administration indicate a gradual yet discernible rise in preference, with annual incidences increasing from single-digit occurrences in the late 2000s to 16 recorded births and a ranking of 934 in 2024. The convergence of its succinct phonological profile and its evocative semantic resonance underpins Noorah’s contemporary appeal to caregivers seeking a name that harmonizes Arabic heritage with Western onomastic sensibilities.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as noo-RAH (/nuˈrɑ/)
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