According to analyst Stéphanie Rapport, co-author of the Official First Names, an essential reference for future parents, a mixed first name of Arabic origin is in the running to be among the most popular in 2024.
The annual edition of L’Officiel des Prénoms, concocted by specialists Claire Tabarly Perrin and Stéphanie Rapport, was recently revealed, and among the pearls of first names that it highlights, the first name Nour shines with a special brilliance. The comments collected during an interview with the daily Le Parisien outline the rising star that is this first name, originating from the Arab world and carrying a meaning as luminous as it is universal. The revelation of Stéphanie Rapport, one of the thinking heads behind this first name collection, focuses on Nour’s potential to engrave her brilliance in the firmament of the preferential choices of future parents.
Of mixed essence, the first name Nour, meaning light, seems promised a radiant future, reflecting both the brilliance of the empathetic and loyal personality that is often attributed to its wearers. They, often described as sociable and loving beings, seek to brighten the daily lives of those around them while seeking emotional recognition in return. The first name Nour is not a novice in matters of public light, with notable figures such as the singer Nour, the influencer Nour Aride and the Tunisian footballer Nour Hadhrig, who proudly carry it as a standard.
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On the luminous appeal of first names
The quest for singularity and deep meaning in the choice of first names is not new, and Nour is not the only emissary of light in the global first name repertoire. For example, the first name Svetlana comes from Slavic lands with a similar meaning, while Neri, of Hebrew origin, also carries luminous clarity. Latin root first names like Lucas, Lucie or Lucile, derived from the word “Lux”, are also vectors of nominative illumination.
The trend mentioned by Stéphanie Rapport during her interview with Le Parisien, highlights the growing attraction for first names such as Luna, another source of first name brilliance, especially among girls with a marked preference for endings. in “a”. En top of the preferences for 2023, the first name Alba, from the Latin albus (white), also offers a luminous dimension, embodying dawn in Spanish and Italian. Thus, the desire for originality and luminous symbolism persists, and Nour, with her particular aura, promises to shine in the pages of birth registers for years to come.