What Munir means
Munir (منیر, Arabic مُنِير) is a Muslim and Christian boy’s name that means “luminous; giving light”. It comes from the Arabic root ن و ر. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, ن و ر.
Munir at a glance
- Meaning
- luminous; giving light
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Faith
- Muslim and Christian
- Say it
- mu-neer
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 5
- First letter
- M · م
Meaning of Munir
- In English
- luminous; giving light
- اردو میں معنی
- روشن، روشنی دینے والا
Origin and history of Munir
Active participle of anāra, to give light. The Quran calls the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم sirājan munīran (33:46).
Rootن و ر
How to say and write Munir
- Say it
- mu-neer2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
- English
- Munir
- Urdu
- منیر
- Original script
- مُنِير
- Other spellings
- Muneer
- Themes
- Light
Sibling names for Munir
Muslim and Christian girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Munir.
- Manarمنارlighthouse; beaconGirlArabic
- Mishkatمشکوٰۃlamp nicheGirlArabic
- Munawwaraمنورہillumined; radiantGirlArabic
- Muneeraمنیرہshining; luminousGirlArabic
- Musfiraمسفرہshining, bright (of a face)GirlArabic
- Badr-un-Nisaبدرالنساءfull moon among womenGirlArabic
- Bazghaبزغہrising (of the sun)GirlArabic
- Durriyaدریہbrilliant; pearl-likeGirlArabic
Names from the same root as Munir
- Abdul Noorعبدالنورservant of the LightBoyArabic
- Anwarانورmore luminous; radiantBoyArabic
- Anwar ul Haqانوار الحقlights of the TruthBoyArabic
- Manarمنارlighthouse; beaconGirlArabic
- Munawarمنورilluminated; radiantBoyArabic
- Munawwaraمنورہillumined; radiantGirlArabic
- Muneeraمنیرہshining; luminousGirlArabic
- Nayyarنیرshining; luminousBoyArabic
- Nayyaraنیرہbright, shiningGirlArabic
- NoorنورlightBoy or girlArabic
- Noor Dinنور دینlight of the faithBoyArabic
- Noor ul Aminنور الامینlight of the trustworthyBoyArabic
Names that sound like Munir
Questions about the name Munir
What does the name Munir mean?
Munir means “luminous; giving light”. In Urdu: روشن، روشنی دینے والا. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).
Is Munir a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Munir is a boy’s name.
Is Munir a Muslim and Christian name?
Yes. Munir is used by Muslim and Christian families. It is of Arabic origin. Active participle of anāra, to give light. The Quran calls the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم sirājan munīran (33:46).
How do you pronounce Munir?
Say it “mu-neer”: 2 syllables.
How do you write Munir in Urdu?
In Urdu script, Munir is written منیر. In its original script: مُنِير.
What are other spellings of Munir?
Munir is also spelled Muneer.
Is the meaning of Munir verified?
Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.