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Nour

Girl name · 17 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Nour: 17 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 2024.

Of Arabic origin, Nour means "light" and is a unisex name found across many cultures, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa. The Egyptian squash champion Nour El Sherbini, a multiple world number one, has brought the name to international sporting attention, while the Egyptian actress Nour made her mark in film and television. The name shares its root with the Arabic word for light, appearing in the Quranic phrase "Nur" as a divine attribute. Though not tied to a specific place in Scotland, Nour has been steadily chosen by Scottish families in recent decades, reflecting the country's growing cultural diversity. A common variant, Noor, is also popular in Scotland and carries the same radiant meaning.