Nur
Pronunciation: [ n-OOR ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Nur first appeared in US Social Security records in 1981.
Over 200 babies have been named Nur in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nur is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #9,341 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,341
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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Nur is also used as a girl name, ranked #4723.
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About the Name Nur
Nur is a boy name .
Is Nur a boy or girl name? Nur is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #9,341 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #4,723. Nur is more commonly used as a girl name.
Nur is currently ranked #9,341 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Nur include Nuri . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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