Muneera
Muneera is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Radiant, light-giving”.
| Meaning | Radiant, light-giving |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | منيرة |
| Pronunciation | moo-NEE-rah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Gulf States, Pakistan, India |
Meaning and origin of Muneera
Muneera is one way of writing Munīra, the girl's form of Munīr, and it means giving light. Its root n-w-r is the root of nūr, light. The Quran uses the very word munīran both for the shining moon and for the Prophet's guidance, which is likened to a lamp. Arab families have used the name for centuries, and this particular spelling is the one most seen in South Asia and the Gulf.
Is Muneera a Muslim name?
Muneera carries a Quranic word for radiance, used of the moon and of the Prophet's ﷺ guidance. One verse speaks of 'a lamp and a shining moon' (qamaran munīrā) (Quran 25:61).
How popular is Muneera?
Used in the Gulf, Pakistan and India, while Munira is more usual in Egypt and Central Asia.
Gifts with the name Muneera
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Muneera mean?
Muneera means 'Radiant, light-giving'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Muneera a Muslim name?
Muneera carries a Quranic word for radiance, used of the moon and of the Prophet's ﷺ guidance. One verse speaks of 'a lamp and a shining moon' (qamaran munīrā) (Quran 25:61).
How do you pronounce Muneera?
Muneera is pronounced moo-NEE-rah.
Is Muneera a boy or girl name?
Muneera is usually a girl name.