Nowreteeyn

A Quranic Name for Boys

Meaning: Light and Radiance

Nowreteeyn is variant of Nuraddeen and has the exact same meaning and pronunciation (see below for full meaning). You can use either Nowreteeyn or Nuraddeen, both are correct and acceptable. If you like this variant more and you'd like to pronounce it the way it is spelled (different than the original name), this is perfectly acceptable. For more details please see the main entry at: Nuraddeen.

Full Meaning of Nowreteeyn

Nowreteeyn (transliteration: Nūr al-Dīn) is a name derived from the Quranic name Nur; and the word deen (“religion”). It means ‘”Light of the Religion” or “Radiance of the Faith“. It suggests that the person named so is a leader among the Muslims, an inspiring and enlightening personality.

Historical Figure

Nūr al-Dīn Maḥmūd Zengī (c. 1118–1174 CE)

Nūr al-Dīn Maḥmūd Zengī was a revered Muslim ruler, warrior, and reformer. He fought the Crusaders and supported Salāḥ al-Dīn (Saladin). He is known for justice and humility, religious scholarship and piety,  and building schools, hospitals, and mosques. He unified parts of Syria and was a patron of Islamic learning and resistance. His name became a symbol of righteous Islamic leadership