US Popularity Rank: 13483

Origin: Arabic

Meaning: Place between the valleys

Nuria is a girl’s name that shines with beauty, grace, and spirituality. It’s a Spanish form of Núria, which is a Catalan name taken from the Virgin of Nuria, a Marian shrine located in the Vall de Núria. The name is believed to be of Basque origin and related to the word Norra, meaning “place between valleys.” It’s also been linked to the Arabic name Nur, meaning “light.” If you’re looking for a name that celebrates faith, nature, and culture in a harmonious and elegant way, Nuria ticks all the boxes.