Munira
Munira is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Shining, luminous”.
| Meaning | Shining, luminous |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | منيرة |
| Pronunciation | moo-NEE-rah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Gulf States, Central Asia |
Meaning and origin of Munira
Munira, or Munīra, is a girl's form of Munīr, meaning light-giving or luminous. It belongs to the root n-w-r, light. The name has a long history in Egypt and the Gulf, and it is especially common in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. Munira al-Mahdiyya, the Egyptian singer who became one of the early stars of the twentieth century, carried it and helped spread it further.
Is Munira a Muslim name?
Munira draws on a Quranic word for light. The Quran mentions 'a lamp and a shining moon' (qamaran munīrā) (Quran 25:61).
How popular is Munira?
Common in Egypt, the Gulf and Central Asia, above all in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.
Gifts with the name Munira
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Munira
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Munira mean?
Munira means 'Shining, luminous'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Munira a Muslim name?
Munira draws on a Quranic word for light. The Quran mentions 'a lamp and a shining moon' (qamaran munīrā) (Quran 25:61).
How do you pronounce Munira?
Munira is pronounced moo-NEE-rah.
Is Munira a boy or girl name?
Munira is usually a girl name.