ماه‌نور

Mohinur

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Mohinur is a Muslim girl name of Uzbek, from Persian and Arabic origin, meaning “Moonlight, the moon's glow”.

MeaningMoonlight, the moon's glow
GenderGirl
OriginUzbek, from Persian and Arabic
Written asماه‌نور
Pronunciationmoh-hee-NOOR
TraditionMuslim
Used inCentral Asia

Meaning and origin of Mohinur

Mohinur brings together two words: Persian māh, the moon, and Arabic nūr, light. Put side by side they make a lovely picture of moonlight. Uzbek speech shifts the vowels of Persian Mahnur to give Mohinur, in the same way Mahlo became Mahliyo. The name feels fresh and modern in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, where moon names have long been favourites for daughters.

Is Mohinur a Muslim name?

Muslim families in Central Asia give Mohinur freely, and its ending, nūr, is an Arabic word rich in Islamic meaning. It is a cultural name rather than a Quranic one.

How popular is Mohinur?

Popular in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, while Pakistani families write the same name as Mahnoor.

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Spellings and variants of Mohinur

MahnoorMahnurMohinoor

Names similar to Mohinur

MahnoorNoorQamarMahliyo

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mohinur mean?

Mohinur means 'Moonlight, the moon's glow'. It is of Uzbek, from Persian and Arabic origin.

Is Mohinur a Muslim name?

Muslim families in Central Asia give Mohinur freely, and its ending, nūr, is an Arabic word rich in Islamic meaning. It is a cultural name rather than a Quranic one.

How do you pronounce Mohinur?

Mohinur is pronounced moh-hee-NOOR.

Is Mohinur a boy or girl name?

Mohinur is usually a girl name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.