Luminous; fire of the Lord
A name with dual roots, it is primarily a Catalan name referring to the Virgin of Núria, a title for Mary. In Arabic, it is a feminine form derived from 'Nur', meaning light or luminous.
Less common today
Nuria isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,587 in 2006.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Dominican journalist and television producer
Spanish professional tennis player
Award-winning Spanish theater and film actress
Spanish operatic soprano
