Nurislam means “light of Islam”. It comes from Arabic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Kyrgyz, Tatar and Bashkir.
- Nurislam is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Kyrgyz, Tatar and Bashkir.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 8 letters.
What does Nurislam mean?
Literally: nur 'light' + Islam
Literal meaning
Nurislam is a boy's name used in Bashkir, Kyrgyz and Tatar. It means “light of Islam”, from nur 'light' + Islam. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Meaning themes: Light
Nurislam in Kyrgyz, Tatar and Bashkir
What does Nurislam mean in Kyrgyz?
In Kyrgyz the name is written Нурислам and Nurislam (common romanization). No separate Kyrgyz gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “light of Islam” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Nurislam mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Нурислам and Nurislam (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “light of Islam” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Nurislam mean in Bashkir?
In Bashkir the name is written Nurislam (common romanization). No separate Bashkir gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “light of Islam” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Nurislam come from?
Arabic, compound. From nur 'light' + Islam.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
- nur “light”, from Arabic (Arabic نور, Kazakh нұр, Uyghur نۇر, Arabic نُور, Turkish nur)
Which languages use the name Nurislam?
Nurislam is used as a given name in Kyrgyz, Tatar and Bashkir. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Nurislam across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrgyz | НурисламCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “light of Islam” | Editorial |
| Tatar | НурисламCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “light of Islam” | Editorial |
| Bashkir | NurislamLatin, romanized | Boy | same as above: “light of Islam” | Editorial |
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 Nurislam
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.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Нурислам | Kyrgyz | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Nurislam | Kyrgyz | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Нурислам | Tatar | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Nurislam | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Nurislam | Bashkir | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Names related to Nurislam
Other names with nur
Sibling names for Nurislam
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Nurislam rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MunavvaraGirl“illuminated, radiant”same language (tatar) · also shares the theme light · also shares the element nur
- AinuraGirl“moonlight”same language (kyrgyz) · also shares the theme light · also shares the element nur
- MuniraGirl“radiant, shining”same language (tatar, bashkir) · also shares the theme light · also shares the element nur
- AnvarBoy“brighter, most radiant”same language (kyrgyz, tatar, bashkir) · also shares the theme light · also shares the element nur
- GülnurGirl“flower + light”same language (kyrgyz, tatar, bashkir) · also shares the theme light · also shares the element nur
- ZinnurBoy“possessor of light”same language (tatar, bashkir) · also shares the theme light · also shares the element nur
- ShamsinurGirl“sunlight”same language (tatar, bashkir) · also shares the theme light · also shares the element nur
- ElnurBoy“light of the people”same language (kyrgyz) · also shares the theme light · also shares the element nur
Common questions about Nurislam
What does the name Nurislam mean?
Nurislam means “light of Islam”. It comes from Arabic elements. It is used as a boy's name in Kyrgyz, Tatar and Bashkir.
Is Nurislam a girl's or a boy's name?
Nurislam is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Kyrgyz: boys; Tatar: boys; Bashkir: boys.
Where does Nurislam come from?
Nurislam is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Nurislam?
Nurislam is recorded for Kyrgyz, Tatar and Bashkir. 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 many syllables does Nurislam have?
Nurislam has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 8 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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