Nurmah means “luminous moon”. It probably comes from Arabic and Persian elements. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
- Nurmah is a name of Arabic and Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Nurmah mean?
Literally: nur 'light' + mah 'moon'
Literal meaning
Nurmah is a name for girls and boys used in Turkish. It means “luminous moon”, from nur 'light' + mah 'moon'. Its elements are Arabic and Persian in origin.
Nurmah in Turkish
What does Nurmah mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Nurmah. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “luminous moon” applies. It is recorded as a name for girls and boys.
Where does the name Nurmah come from?
Arabic and Persian, hybrid compound. From nur 'light' + mah 'moon'.Editorial · likely (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)
Is Nurmah a Turkish name?
Yes. Nurmah is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic and Persian.
Nurmah across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | NurmahLatin | Unisex | same as above: “luminous moon” | 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 Nurmah
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nurmah | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Nurmah
Other names with nur
Sibling names for Nurmah
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Nurmah rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- İncinurGirl“pearl light”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light · also shares the element nur
- İlknurGirl“first + light”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light · also shares the element nur
- EcenurGirl“queen of light”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light · also shares the element nur
- PerinurGirl“fairy light”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light · also shares the element nur
- GöknurUnisex“light of the sky”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light · also shares the element nur
- CihannurGirl“light of the world”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light · also shares the element nur
- SemanurGirl“light of the sky”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light · also shares the element nur
- MahinurGirl“radiant moon”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme light · also shares the element nur
Common questions about Nurmah
What does the name Nurmah mean?
Nurmah means “luminous moon”. It probably comes from Arabic and Persian elements. It is used as a name for girls and boys in Turkish.
Is Nurmah a girl's or a boy's name?
Nurmah is recorded for both girls and boys.
Where does Nurmah come from?
Nurmah is of Arabic and Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Nurmah?
Nurmah is recorded for Turkish. 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 Nurmah have?
Nurmah has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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