Mahnoor
Mahnoor is a Muslim girl name meaning “Light of the moon, moonlight”.
| Meaning | Light of the moon, moonlight |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian + Arabic (Urdu) |
| Arabic spelling | ماہ نور |
| Pronunciation | MAH-noor |
| Arabic root | ن و ر (n-w-r) — light (for the second part) |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Mahnoor
Mahnoor joins Persian māh, 'moon', with Arabic nūr, 'light', giving 'the light of the moon'. This kind of Persian-Arabic compound is typical of Urdu naming, and Mahnoor became one of the most popular girls' names in Pakistan from the 1990s onward. It is also written Mahnur or Mah-Noor.
Is Mahnoor a Muslim name?
Yes. Mahnoor is a Muslim name used widely in Pakistan and India. It combines a Persian word for moon with the Arabic word nūr (light), which is itself a frequent word in the Quran.
Is Mahnoor in the Quran?
The name itself is not in the Quran, but nūr is; for example, 'Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth' (Quran 24:35).
Where is the name Mahnoor used?
Very popular among Muslim families in Pakistan and North India and in the South Asian diaspora.
Gifts with the name Mahnoor
- Mahnoor name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Mahnoor
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mahnoor mean?
Mahnoor means 'Light of the moon, moonlight'. It comes from Persian + Arabic (Urdu).
Is Mahnoor a Muslim name?
Yes. Mahnoor is a Muslim name used widely in Pakistan and India. It combines a Persian word for moon with the Arabic word nūr (light), which is itself a frequent word in the Quran.
How do you write Mahnoor in Arabic?
Mahnoor is written ماہ نور in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Mahnoor?
Mahnoor is pronounced MAH-noor.
Is Mahnoor mentioned in the Quran?
The name itself is not in the Quran, but nūr is; for example, 'Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth' (Quran 24:35).