Monira
Monira is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Radiant, luminous, shining”.
| Meaning | Radiant, luminous, shining |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | منيرة |
| Pronunciation | moo-NEE-rah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Bangladesh, Egypt, Gulf States, Central Asia |
Meaning and origin of Monira
Monira is the way Bengalis and Egyptians write Munīra, a girl's form of Munīr. It describes someone who gives off light, and it shares the root n-w-r with nūr, light itself. Early in the twentieth century the celebrated Egyptian singer Munira al-Mahdiyya brought the name real popularity. Today it is especially widespread among families in Bangladesh, where it feels both classic and familiar.
Is Monira a Muslim name?
Monira is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'luminous', related to nūr. The masculine word is used in the Quran for the moon: 'and placed in it a lamp and a luminous moon (qamaran munīrā)' (Quran 25:61).
How popular is Monira?
Found in Bangladesh, Egypt and the Gulf, and as Munira in Uzbekistan.
Gifts with the name Monira
- Monira name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Monira baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Monira
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Monira mean?
Monira means 'Radiant, luminous, shining'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Monira a Muslim name?
Monira is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'luminous', related to nūr. The masculine word is used in the Quran for the moon: 'and placed in it a lamp and a luminous moon (qamaran munīrā)' (Quran 25:61).
How do you pronounce Monira?
Monira is pronounced moo-NEE-rah.
Is Monira a boy or girl name?
Monira is usually a girl name.