Nurdan
Fact sheet
- Name
- Nurdan
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
The first name Nurdan is female and has its origin primarily in Turkish. Translated into English, it means 'the one who comes from the light', 'the shining one', 'the radiant one', or in a religious context 'the halo'.
What does the name Nurdan mean?
The name Nurdan is primarily found in Turkish. Its English translation is 'the one who comes from the light', 'the shining one', 'the radiant one', or in a religious sense 'the halo'. The roots of the name can be traced back to the Arabic term nūr (نُور), which means 'light', 'sunlight', 'shine', 'brightness', 'enlightenment', and 'holy light', as well as the Old Turkish word dane, which means 'unique'. An alternative spelling of the name is Nurdane.
Where does the name Nurdan come from?
The name Nurdan has its roots in Old Turkish and Arabic and means 'the one who comes from the light'. The etymology consists of the Arabic nūr (نُور), meaning 'the light', 'the sunlight', 'the shine', 'the brightness', 'the enlightenment', and 'the holy light', as well as the Old Turkish dane, meaning 'unique'. The language of the name is Turkish.
How do you pronounce Nurdan?
Nurdan is pronounced approximately as 'Nur-dahn'.
Popularity
In Germany, Nurdan is a rare first name. In 2013, it ranked 3,816th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was 1,636th in 2008. From 2010 to 2024, Nurdan was used as a first name in Germany fewer than ten times, causing it to fall to 10,750th place. In the last ten years, no child has been named this name.
Nicknames & pet names
Nunu / Nurdi / Nurri
Famous people
- Nurdan Karagoz (weightlifter)
- Nurdan Torun (singer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Nurdan
What does the name Nurdan mean?
The name Nurdan means 'the one who comes from the light', 'the shining one', or in a religious context 'the halo'.
Where does the name Nurdan come from?
The name has its roots in Old Turkish and Arabic, particularly from the Arabic term nūr, which means 'light'.
How popular is the name Nurdan?
Nurdan is primarily common in Turkish-speaking regions and enjoys a certain popularity there, but is less known outside.