What is the meaning of my names "Nourya" and "Nouriya," and what is the ruling on naming with them?
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There is no objection to being named Nouriyah or Nouriya. Nouriyah is derived from light (al-noor), and it appears that Nouriya is similar, with the letter ta' (ة) replaced by an alif (ا).
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