Muna
Muna is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Hopes, wishes”.
| Meaning | Hopes, wishes |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | منى |
| Pronunciation | MOO-nah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Levant, Gulf States, Somalia, Sudan |
Meaning and origin of Muna
Muna is the usual transliteration of Munā, the plural of munya, so it means wishes or hopes. The root m-n-y is all about wishing and hoping. It is a classic Arab name for girls, well loved in the Levant, the Gulf and Sudan, and families in Somalia and Nigeria use it too. Mona and Mouna are simply this same name, spelled the Egyptian, Persian or Maghrebi way.
Is Muna a Muslim name?
Muna is a well-established name among Arab Muslim families, prized for its hopeful sense. It is a cultural Arabic name rather than a Quranic one.
How popular is Muna?
Popular across the Levant, the Gulf, Sudan and Somalia.
Gifts with the name Muna
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Spellings and variants of Muna
Names similar to Muna
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Muna mean?
Muna means 'Hopes, wishes'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Muna a Muslim name?
Muna is a well-established name among Arab Muslim families, prized for its hopeful sense. It is a cultural Arabic name rather than a Quranic one.
How do you pronounce Muna?
Muna is pronounced MOO-nah.
Is Muna a boy or girl name?
Muna is usually a girl name.