Menna
Menna is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “A favour or gift from God”.
| Meaning | A favour or gift from God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | منّة |
| Pronunciation | MEN-nah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt |
Meaning and origin of Menna
Menna is how Egyptians write Minna, meaning a favour or kindness, especially one that comes from God. Its root, m-n-n, means to bestow a favour. It often appears in the phrase Mennat Allah, also written Menatallah, meaning God's gift. Egyptian parents give it to a great many daughters, and one of its best-known bearers is the Egyptian film star Menna Shalaby.
Is Menna a Muslim name?
In Egypt especially, Muslim parents choose Menna for its Arabic meaning of a gift granted by God.
How popular is Menna?
Very common in Egypt, both on its own and as Mennatallah.
Gifts with the name Menna
- Menna name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Menna baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Menna
Names similar to Menna
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Menna mean?
Menna means 'A favour or gift from God'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Menna a Muslim name?
In Egypt especially, Muslim parents choose Menna for its Arabic meaning of a gift granted by God.
How do you pronounce Menna?
Menna is pronounced MEN-nah.
Is Menna a boy or girl name?
Menna is usually a girl name.