Baby Names Gender-Neutral Names Meaning of the Name Nuru Updated December 9, 2025 by Jennifer M. Nuru Gender: Neutral Origin: Swahili Meaning: Light ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Nuru? The name Nuru is primarily a gender-neutral name of Swahili origin that means Light. People who like the name Nuru also like: Cecil, Argus, Cosmo, Angus, Baxter, Buzz, Boaz, Ada, Aiko, Saoirse, Alyn, Ella, Adela, Ava Names like Nuru: Naira, Naarah, Nyeri, Nari, Nere, Nery, Niara, Nura, Nuria, Norio, Neorah, Nimra, Nairi, Nimrah, Neriah, Nero, Nawra, Nereo, Nyrie, Naara, Namir, Nora, Nori, Naiara, Nur, Noura, Nuri, Nir, Noyer, Noor Stats for the Name Nuru Nuru is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Nuru is currently not ranked in U.S. births