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Name Origin

Noor is an Arabic given name meaning 'light'. It often symbolizes hope, guidance, and divine illumination.

arabiclighthopeguidancedivineillumination

Famous People

Noor Inayat Khan (1914-1944)

Secret agent

  • Served as a wireless operator for the Special Operations Executive (SOE) during World War II.
  • Awarded the George Cross posthumously for her bravery and service.

Noor Jehan (1926-2000)

Singer and actress

  • Known as the 'Melody Queen' of Pakistan.
  • Recorded thousands of songs in Urdu, Punjabi, and Hindi.
  • Acted in several films in pre-partition India.

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