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Origin: Norwegian

Meaning: Narrows; Small river; Lump; Light, radiance

Match baby's brilliant aura with the gender-neutral name Noar. This British respelling of Noar may be a variant of the Norwegian word nore, translating to “narrows” or a “small river.” In Islam, Noar is most commonly derived from Nur, known to be one of the 99 attributes of Allah. This ancient name refers to the sun or the moon's gentle glow, hence its meaning of "light" or "radiance."