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Mahnoor

Girl name · 51 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Mahnoor: 51 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 2011.

With Persian and Urdu roots, Mahnoor combines *mah* (moon) and *noor* (light) to mean “moonlight” or “light of the moon,” evoking a gentle, luminous quality. Among its notable bearers are Pakistani actress and model Mahnoor Baloch, known for her work in television dramas, and Mahnoor Cheema, a British-Pakistani child prodigy who achieved multiple GCSE top grades. While no major places share the name directly, its poetic imagery has made it a beloved choice across South Asia and the diaspora. A common variant is Mahnur, and the name’s soft, romantic feel has also seen it appear in modern Urdu literature and music, adding to its enduring appeal for expectant