Nurulla means “light of God; son given by God”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and also used in Azerbaijani, Tatar and Bashkir.
- Nurulla is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur, Azerbaijani, Tatar and Bashkir.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Nurulla mean?
ئاللانىڭ نۇرى، ئاللا بەرگەن ئوغۇلLiteral meaning
Nurulla (نۇرۇللا) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “light of God; son given by God” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Meaning themes: Light
Nurulla in Uyghur, Azerbaijani, Tatar and Bashkir
What does Nurulla mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written نۇرۇللا, Nurulla (ULY transliteration), Nurul and نۇرۇل. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “light of God; son given by God” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
What does Nurulla mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Nurulla. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “light of God; son given by God” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Nurulla mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Нурулла and Nurulla (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “light of God; son given by God” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Nurulla mean in Bashkir?
In Bashkir the name is written Nurulla (common romanization). No separate Bashkir gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “light of God; son given by God” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Nurulla come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
- nur “light”, from Arabic (Arabic نور, Kazakh нұр, Uyghur نۇر, Arabic نُور, Turkish nur)
Which languages use the name Nurulla?
Nurulla is used as a given name in Uyghur, Azerbaijani, 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.
Nurulla across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | نۇرۇللاArabic script NurulLatin, variant نۇرۇلArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “light of God; son given by God” | Documented[1] |
| Azerbaijani | NurullaLatin | Boy | same as above: “light of God; son given by God” | Editorial |
| Tatar | НуруллаCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “light of God; son given by God” | Editorial |
| Bashkir | NurullaLatin, romanized | Boy | same as above: “light of God; son given by God” | 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 Nurulla
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| نۇرۇللا[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Nurulla[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Nurul[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| نۇرۇل[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Nurulla | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
| Нурулла | Tatar | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Nurulla | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Nurulla | Bashkir | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Names related to Nurulla
Variants and linked names
- NurulBoy“light of God; son given by God”
Other names with nur
Sibling names for Nurulla
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 Nurulla rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ZinnurBoy“possessor of light”same language (tatar, bashkir) · also shares the theme light · also shares the element nur
- MahnurGirl“moonlight”same language (azerbaijani) · also shares the theme light · also shares the element nur
- ElnurBoy“light of the people”same language (azerbaijani) · also shares the theme light · also shares the element nur
- QelbinurGirl“radiant-hearted, bright”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme light · also shares the element nur
- GülnurGirl“flower + light”same language (uyghur, tatar, bashkir) · also shares the theme light · also shares the element nur
- ElnurəGirl“light of the people”same language (azerbaijani) · also shares the theme light · also shares the element nur
- MunavvaraGirl“illuminated, radiant”same language (tatar) · also shares the theme light · also shares the element nur
- AnvarBoy“brighter, most radiant”same language (tatar, bashkir) · also shares the theme light · also shares the element nur
Common questions about Nurulla
What does the name Nurulla mean?
Nurulla means “light of God; son given by God”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and also used in Azerbaijani, Tatar and Bashkir.
Is Nurulla a girl's or a boy's name?
Nurulla is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Uyghur: boys; Azerbaijani: boys; Tatar: boys; Bashkir: boys.
Where does Nurulla come from?
Nurulla is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Nurulla?
Nurulla is recorded for Uyghur, Azerbaijani, 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 is Nurulla spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: نۇرۇللا (Arabic script), Nurul (Latin), نۇرۇل (Arabic script), Nurulla (Latin), Нурулла (Cyrillic). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Nurulla have?
Nurulla has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 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: ئاللانىڭ نۇرى، ئاللا بەرگەن ئوغۇل; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+4 more)
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