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Nuri

نوري

A possessive form of نور (nur) meaning "light", so "Nuri" conveys "my light".

Meaning and origin

Derived from the Arabic root for light, this diminutive form adds affection through the possessive pronoun.

How to pronounce Nuri

Arabicnoo-REE /nʊˈriː/

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