Nuru
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Nuru first appeared in US Social Security records in 1977.
Over 29 babies have been named Nuru in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nuru is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #17,692 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #17,692
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Nuru is also used as a girl name, ranked #9464.
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Arabic origin
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Turkic origin
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Old Norse origin
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Persian origin
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About the Name Nuru
Nuru is a boy name .
Is Nuru a boy or girl name? Nuru is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #17,692 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #9,464. Nuru is more commonly used as a girl name.
Nuru is currently ranked #17,692 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Nuru include Nuri . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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