Nurijahan means “light spread across the world; beauty of the world”. It comes from Arabic and Persian elements. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
- Nurijahan is a name of Arabic and Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 4 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 9 letters.
What does Nurijahan mean?
جاھانغا تارالغان نۇر، جاھان گۈزىلى، جاھان نۇرىLiteral meaning
Nurijahan (نۇرىجاھان) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “light spread across the world; beauty of the world” and gives its origin as Arabic and Persian.[1]
Nurijahan in Uyghur
What does Nurijahan mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written نۇرىجاھان, Nurijahan (ULY transliteration), Nurjahan and نۇرجاھان. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “light spread across the world; beauty of the world” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Nurijahan come from?
Arabic and Persian, hybrid compound. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic and Persian.[1]✓ Documented
Is Nurijahan a Uyghur name?
Yes. Nurijahan is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic and Persian.
Nurijahan across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | نۇرىجاھانArabic script NurjahanLatin, variant نۇرجاھانArabic script, variant | Girl | same as above: “light spread across the world; beauty of the world” | Documented[1] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Nurijahan
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
Names related to Nurijahan
Variants and linked names
- NurjahanGirl“light spread across the world; beauty of the world”
Sibling names for Nurijahan
Names recorded for the same language (Uyghur) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Nurijahan rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- PeruqBoy“beautiful, blessed, auspicious”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme beauty
- ZebirBoy“pure, shining, beautiful; written; strong, steadfast”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme beauty
- ZekiBoy“intelligent, pure; beautiful”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme beauty
- BedinurGirl“beautiful as light”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme beauty
- ZuhrullaBoy“light of God, God's bright star”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme light
- JeniqizGirl“life-giving, beloved; heart; souls; beautiful, exquisite”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme beauty
- Muniri'ayGirl“radiant moon”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme light
- TawarGirl“pretty, precious and cherished as fine silk”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme beauty
Common questions about Nurijahan
What does the name Nurijahan mean?
Nurijahan means “light spread across the world; beauty of the world”. It comes from Arabic and Persian elements. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur.
Is Nurijahan a girl's or a boy's name?
Nurijahan is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Nurijahan come from?
Nurijahan is of Arabic and Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Nurijahan?
Nurijahan is recorded for Uyghur. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Nurijahan spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: نۇرىجاھان (Arabic script), Nurjahan (Latin), نۇرجاھان (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Nurijahan have?
Nurijahan has 4 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 9 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: جاھانغا تارالغان نۇر، جاھان گۈزىلى، جاھان نۇرى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Arabic, Persian (+4 more)
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