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Swahili

Nuru

Pronounced NOO-rooShare

Meaning: Light

  • Gender-neutral
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Nuru means light in Swahili and comes ultimately from Arabic nūr. The name carries the light image into East African usage without requiring a separate etymology.

Nicknames

  • Nu

Spellings & variants

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Nuru comes from Swahili.

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